The 15 Best Exterior Home Color Combinations
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If you like Iron Ore but are hesitant to use it as your home’s primary color, you’ll be happy to know it also works well as an accent hue. In the design below, it’s used in conjunction with light stone siding and warm wood siding. We love how this dark hue looks juxtaposed with these natural materials. Still deliciously dark, Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams plays into the trend.
Storm Cloud ( by Sherwin-Williams

In fact, because every shade of gray has a cool or warm undertone, these hues can actually be quite complex and interesting. Up first on our list of the best gray paint colors is Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams, which has warm undertones that shine in sunny weather. You’ll need to try out several gray exterior house colors to find the perfect one.
Heather Grey and Hunter Green
As demonstrated below, Kendall Charcoal also makes a great accent color. In this rendering, it’s used on the window and door trim, gutters, fascia, and soffits. Kendall Charcoal, along with Iron Ore on the railings and windows, creates a nice contrast against the siding and stucco, both of which are rendered in Sherwin Williams’ Snowbound.

White and Taupe Exterior Color Scheme
Allow your home to harmonize with the greenery that surrounds it by creating a jade and olive color scheme, as HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier did for this Laurel, Mississippi, home. The siding is painted in Rookwood Jade and the porch flooring is in Renwick Olive, both by Sherwin-Williams, to reflect the natural landscape. A gray with blue undertones will give your home exterior a crisp, clean look. Grays with blue undertones complement the modern and traditional architecture, making it a versatile option for anyone.
Just because gray is a neutral color doesn’t mean it will look good with any landscaping. You need to be conscious of the other colors that are present in your yard as well. If you have rich green plants, choosing a gray-green hue could help create natural harmony between the exterior and interior elements. Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore is a warm and inviting hue that offers a warm welcome to your guests. The color sits between gray and beige to create a stunning visual texture that makes the exterior of your house stand out. Agreeable Gray provides a great alternative to classic white paint while maintaining a neutral vibe.
Slate grey’s blue undertone and white accents complement the cloudy grey, encouraging this quiet color to step into the spotlight. Dark gray shutters have been used for the two first floor windows on the front of the house – purely decorative, of course. Now, the best part of this home design, two deep shades of gray can be seen on the roof of the home. Patterned shingles like these have been on the rise and can be found in different colors, which is absolutely amazing.
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It’s always wise to test paint colors before you finalize your decision. No matter how highly recommended a paint color is, it’s ultimately up to how it looks to YOUR eyes in YOUR space. We also recommend viewing and testing paint colors in person before making a final selection. Screen colors are not true-to-life, so we’ve included links for pre-painted removable stickers for each color too (those are all listed & linked further down in this post).
Consider the undertones of your siding color, and choose two or three other shades that complement the hue. The gray siding on this home, for example, has strong blue undertones, which are highlighted by the turquoise front door and patio furniture. A gray exterior paint can look modern and stylish, but adding an accent color to the front door can make it stand out. Consider bold colors such as navy blue, emerald green, or even vibrant red to improve curb appeal. Try an earth-tone shade of olive, sage, or taupe for beige grays to create a softer contrast.
Popular gray paint colors range from light to medium and dark, depending on your home style and the mood you want to convey. A light gray like Sherwin-Williams French Gray has a balance of cool and warm tones that makes it a timeless choice. Try a medium gray like Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal, or a darker shade such as Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn for a more dramatic look.
Cityscape (7067) by Sherwin-Williams is the perfect exterior house paint for homeowners looking to create a beautiful exterior color scheme. Repose Gray (7015) by Sherwin-Williams is an elegant and sophisticated gray exterior paint color. With its light gray shade and warm undertones, this hue gives any home a modern yet timeless feel.
The light grey shade allows your home to blend in among the copses of trees, and the dark hunter hue connects it to nature. This home in Cape Cod sports a lighter shade of gray, teetering between being gray and appearing white or cream. You only see bits of white trim on this house, and your attention is probably captured by the bold choice of a red door smack center of the design.
If you want to make a statement without going too dark, Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore will do it. A versatile neutral that has a deep warmth in direct sunlight, it appears more of a darker greige. It contrasts well with other warm paint colors, such as whites, creams, taupes, or light browns.
I’ll also list some “runners up” at the bottom of this post if you want to expand your sampling beyond these 9 paint colors. Some might think that a double dose of primary colors is too bold for a house, but when executed with finesse, it’s a real charmer. Here, aqua blue and mellow yellow keeps play off each other for a quaint effect. On-screen and printer color representations may vary from actual paint colors. This striking dark gray is even more pronounced when contrasted with whites and neutrals. A light neutral with a whisper of green undertone, this color pairs effortlessly with deep blue.
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