How to choose siding, trim & door colors
Pick your exterior colors in the right order so the siding, trim, and front door work together as one scheme.
- Start with the siding, or body, color — it covers the most surface, so choose it first and let everything else build around it.
- Pick a trim color that contrasts cleanly with the body so edges, corners, and window frames stand out.
- Add one accent color for the front door to give the entrance a welcoming focal point.
- Keep fixed elements like the roof, brick, and stone in mind so your new colors don't clash with what stays.
- Limit the whole scheme to about three colors so the look stays cohesive rather than busy.
- Preview the full body, trim, and door combination together before you decide — colors read differently side by side than they do alone.
See your siding, trim & door together
Use the app to preview all three colors at once on a photo of your own home, so you know the combination is right before you buy a single can of paint.
Start with the real house
Exterior paint decisions get easier when the exact facade, roofline, stone, and landscaping are visible from the beginning.
Compare real paint brands on one photo
Keeping the same image and surface masking makes it much easier to judge subtle differences between whites, neutrals, darks, and accent colors.
See major surfaces together
Body color, trim, shutters, doors, garage doors, and accents usually need to be judged as one composition instead of isolated swatches.
Save and share the strongest options
Saved previews work well in family discussions, contractor presentations, client reviews, and any approval process where everyone needs the same reference point.