Exterior Paint Color Schemes

Blues from Relaxed to Dignified

A pale blue on the exterior body such as Bluebell (SW 6793), Dockside Blue (SW 7601), or Sky Fall (SW 9049) will give your home a light and airy feel. Combine this with a neutral like Classic Ivory (SW 0051) or Restoration Ivory (SW 6413).

Choosing a gray-blue such as Misty (SW 6232) adds warmth and charm, which is hard to achieve using darker shades of gray or charcoal. Grays and blues both pair wonderfully with White Snow (SW 9541).

A sophisticated dark blue exterior such as Naval (SW 6244) also pairs brilliantly with white or a light gray such as Icicle (SW 6238).

Create beachfront southern charm with Neutral Ground (SW 7568) on the body accented by St. Bart's (SW 7614) blue.

Earth Tones for an Organic Impression

You might favor a reserved, handsome appearance. Browns, tans, beiges, and creams give home exteriors a natural look that blends with surrounding vegetation.

Add a hint of individuality with accent colors like burgundy, olive green, violet, clay orange, sunny yellow, brick red, or sky blue.

Quality paint manufacturers offer endless combinations in earth tones. One example is Mesa Tan (SW 7695) for the exterior body, trimmed with Grounded (SW 6089), and accented with Sundried Tomato (SW 7585).

Other stunning earth tone paint color combos include:

• Softer Tan (SW 6141) on the body, Foothills (SW 7514) for trim, and a Darkroom (SW 7083) accent.
• Anjou Pear (SW 6381), Jersey Cream (SW 6379), and Warm Stone (SW 7032).
• Antique White (SW 6119), Roycroft Suede (SW 2842), and Creamy (SW 7012).
• Perfect Greige (SW 6073), Pure White (SW 7005), and Naval (SW 6244) blue.
• Downing Earth (SW 2820), Dover White (SW 6385), and Spiced Cider (SW 7702).
• Ecru (SW 6135), Burlap (SW 6137), and Polished Mahogany (SW 2838).

Is your home stucco? For the body, consider a light Latte (SW 6108) or darker Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804). Edamame (SW 7729) green makes a great accent color in either case.

Bold is Uniquely Beautiful

You've seen homes painted in vivid pinks, blinding yellows, glowing oranges, and rowdy purples. It's usually a special someone who chooses bright house colors like these, and for a specific purpose.

But there's a difference between bright (dazzling, intense, flashy) and bold (striking, confident, distinctive). Our painters enjoy working with bold exterior paint color schemes because of the 'wow' factor during and after the project.

For a bold look in red, try a rich Red Barn (SW 7591) on the body and Alabaster (SW 7008) as a neutral trim. Others include Luxurious Red (SW 6314), Rambling Rose (SW 6305), or Show Stopper (SW 7588).

Like lively greens? Check out Sheraton Sage (SW 0014), Rural Green (SW 6418), or Derbyshire (SW 6741). How about cheerful yellows? Consider Bee's Wax (SW 7682), Restrained Gold (SW 6129), or Butter Up (SW 6681). Got a thing for purple? Maybe you'll like Elation (SW 6827), Purple Passage (SW 6551), or Gentle Grape (SW 9074).

You can choose a neutral for the body and stand out with a bold-colored front door. Or pick bold for the body, complimented by a soft white or cream trim color. There are endless tints and shades within each color family.