Exterior house colors literally define your place in the eyes of the world. How you paint and decorate your house facade will excite people to think of what’s inside. Therefore, you should paint to impress and become the talk of the town! Plus, a stunning exterior design can level up your property value. So, when it comes to house design, it’s important not to neglect the outside—an enticing cover makes people want to see what’s inside!
Navigating the myriad of exterior house colors ready for purchase can be challenging. We at Bored Panda want to ease this process for you. Therefore, we’ve listed 35 exterior color options to make choosing your house color less daunting.
So continue scrolling to see our modern exterior house paint colors photo gallery (with paint products) and save your favorites. Let us know in the comments which one would set the right tone outside for your house makeover.
Note: The colors may vary from the paint products seen on the screen due to varying lighting conditions.
#1 Blue And White
The closest you can get to replicate the image above is by painting the body of the house with Evening Blue, the roof with Downpour Blue, and adding Swiss Blue as a trim color. Blue-inspired exteriors whisper sophistication and serenity.
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16points
#2 Yellow And White
You’ve probably heard of the famous black and yellow duo, but you’ll have the sweetest combination once you try yellow and white. Opt for Spirited Yellow and Mango Nectar to paint the body of the house, and try Ultra Pure White for the trim and the shutters.
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14points
#3 Green, White, And Red
The body paint and the trim are the two main colors that attract the eye. If this illustration is close to your house structure, we suggest going with Garden Twilight for the body, Jungle Green for the shutters, Ultra Pure White for the trim, and Race Car Stripe for the red door.
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12points
#4 Black, Dark Gray, And Dark Emerald Green
At first sight, this seems like a vampire hideaway or a modern haunted house. This house feels like a perfect home for homeowners who love dark colors. The closest shades to replicate the exterior house colors for the one above are Soot, Abyss, Midnight Dream, and Hunter Green by Benjamin Moore.
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11points
#5 Gray Masonry Walls And White
Gray bricked (masonry) walls can transform your exterior house design into a sleek masterpiece when paired with a crisp white color for the trim and deck railing area. As mentioned previously, using bricks can significantly enhance the exterior decor, even when employing just two colors. Shades like Yukon Sky by Benjamin Moore seem slightly different when painting shutters and bricks.
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11points
#6 Lavender And Purple Shades
Tri-colored cottage houses are the cutest! If you want your house to look the sweetest in the street, try Carriage Ride by Behr for the body of the house and Valiant Violet by Sherwin Williams for the front door, shutters, and steps. Go with Purple Lace by Benjamin Moore for the house trim.
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11points
#7 Daisy Yellow And White
If you want your house to look like the daisy of the neighborhood, here’s a perfect décor idea: Paint the body of the house in Daisy yellow and the trim in White Snow by Sherwin Williams.
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10points
#8 Red, White, And Blue
Shasta Lake by Behr is an example of the ideal dark and serene blue shade to paint the body of a two-story house. Consider using Dutch White for trim and shutters and Race Car Stripe shade by Behr for a contrasting red front door.
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10points
#9 Tri-Colored House: Blue, White, And Black
As mentioned before, dark blue is a popular color for the body of two-story houses. However, you can get creative by adding two different shades of blue for each floor, breaking the pattern with white trim, shutters, a front door, and a dark gray roof, as seen in the example above. We suggest Loyal Blue, Regatta, and Pure White by Sherwin Williams.
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10points
#10 Dark Blue, White, And Masonry
Depending on your house structure, masonry surfaces can serve as ideal accent walls or columns, whether left in their original gray-brown clay or painted in shades of dark blue. Opting for white as a trim color is a classic choice, especially for houses with obvious masonry surfaces.
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9points
#11 Red Masonry, Olive Green And White
Olive is a popular choice for lovers of green shades and serene-looking designs. In this example, we notice a combination of white trim paint and doors, accompanied by an olive green shade akin to Vineland adorning the body of the house’s second story. The first floor features red-bricked surfaces, extending even to its doorsteps.
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9points
#12 Purple, Blue & White
When combining two dark colors, you have two ways to go: either with contrasting shades or two tones that seamlessly blend together. In this image, we can see that the dark roof and the body of the house blend together, although they are different colors. That’s because they’re both blue with purple undertones. The roof is similar to Midnight Navy, while the body part is painted in a pastel blue hue with a lilac undertone, akin to Victorian Trim. Painting shutters and accent parts white is always great to highlight the house’s exterior features.
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9points
#13 Forest Green And White
Paint the exteriors of your house in Forest Green and bask in the feeling of living in the woods. The rich, deep tones of Forest Green by Benjamin Moore will bring you closer to nature. Couple it with White Dove for the trim, and you’ve got an attractive color duo that perfectly balances modern vibes and nature.
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8points
#14 Salmon Pink And White
This duo is a golden combo for both interior and exterior design. It’s so versatile that it beautifully complements houses with masonry walls and stained wood roofs. Colors within the “Salmon family” have various peach and pink undertones, among which our top recommendations include Light Salmon, Neighborly Peach, and Flush Pink, especially when paired with High Reflective White.
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8points
#15 White And Violet
Purple shades have endless combinations with other colors. For a nice duo-colored house, we suggest trying Heather Plum for the body of the house and Super White for the shutters, front door, and trim.
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8points
#16 White And Warm Beige Shades
Warm colors infuse your exterior with cozy vibes. Pairing white doors and shutters with a warm beige body can create a stunning effect. Consider using English Ochre for the first story and Creamy Orange for the second to achieve this inviting aesthetic.
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8points
#17 Olive + Celery, Ivy, Terra-Cotta And Cream
The example above suggests painting each story in different colors. We suggest you let your creativity flow! For example, you can go with Truly Olive and Vanilla Cone shades for the second floor and make a noticeable difference with Orange Flambe in the facade of the first story. When using different exterior shades, we suggest choosing White to paint the trim and Black Mocha for the roof, door, and shutters to unify the house’s overall look.
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8points
#18 Mint, White, And Gray
Mint is a highly favored paint color for indoor spaces, but if you’re a green fan, you should try White Rain for your house’s body. Paint it with Ultra Pure White for the trim sections and Evening Dove Gray for the roof and door.
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8points
#19 Red Brick, Dark Blue, And White
When bricks grace the walls, dark blue—the queen of dark exterior colors—comes in second. In the image above, a nice mosaic of red and black bricks adorns the design on the first floor. Dark blue, reminiscent of the Adriatic Sea, looks great on the door and shutters, while White Dove makes a perfect trim color with the Spring Sky shade on the second floor.
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8points
#20 A Blend Of White Shades
Oxford White, Chantilly Lace, and Vanilla Milkshake—three easy-to-blend white shades by Benjamin Moore—make fantastic choices for outdoor paint. These creamy shades don’t show dirt and ensure your house stands out as the brightest on the street.
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7points