Popular dark exterior house colors
Moody, sophisticated dark shades that give any exterior instant drama and curb appeal.
- Tricorn Black (SW 6258) — true soft black with subtle warmth
- Iron Ore (SW 7069) — rich deep charcoal, a modern favorite
- Peppercorn (SW 7674) — warm charcoal gray with quiet depth
- Hale Navy (HC-154) — timeless deep navy with grey undertones
- Naval (SW 6244) — bold midnight navy for dramatic siding
- Hunter Green (2041-10) — classic deep forest green, endlessly elegant
- Essex Green (HC-188) — near-black green with heritage character
- Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) — earthy dark bronze, warm and grounded
- Black Fox (SW 7020) — warm brown-black with soft espresso depth
See dark colors on your own house first
Dark colors read very differently on a full house than on a small chip, and light, siding texture, and trim all shift how they look. Snap a photo of your home and preview these shades in the app before you commit to samples or a painter.
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.