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Exterior Color Combinations for House

If "Exterior Color Combinations for House" is the direction you are exploring, the important part is seeing the whole combination together instead of judging each color in isolation.

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Built for exterior decisions
Exterior Color Combinations for House
Exterior Color Combinations for House
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Built for exterior decisions

Why this works better than guessing

Every page on this site leads to the same workflow: upload a real photo of your home, isolate the right exterior surfaces, compare real paint brands, and save the versions worth discussing.

Build body, trim, and accent combinations on one photo
Compare softer and higher-contrast directions
Save complete schemes before you buy samples

Exterior color combinations that work

Nine designer-approved whole-house palettes, each pairing a body color with the trim and door that complete it.

  • Alabaster (SW 7008) — with Pure White trim & a matte-black door
  • White Dove (OC-17) — with charcoal shutters & a stained wood door
  • Accessible Beige (SW 7036) — with crisp white trim & a navy-blue door
  • Revere Pewter (HC-172) — with soft white trim & a black front door
  • Hale Navy (HC-154) — with bright white trim & a natural wood door
  • Naval (SW 6244) — with white trim & a warm oak door
  • Pewter Green (SW 6208) — with creamy white trim & a black door
  • Iron Ore (SW 7069) — with white trim & a warm wood door
  • Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) — with white trim & a deep-red front door

Test color combinations on your own house first

Before you buy sample pots, preview any of these combinations on a photo of your own house in the Exterior Paint Visualizer app — your roof, brick, and light change everything, so seeing it on your home beats guessing from a chip.

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.

Common questions

Direct answers before you choose paint

How do I choose exterior paint colors for my house?

Start with the parts of the house that will not change: roof, stone, brick, windows, hardscaping, and landscaping. Then test a body color, trim color, and accent color together on a photo of the full exterior.

How many exterior colors should a house have?

Most houses work best with two to four exterior colors: a main body color, a trim color, and one or two accent colors for doors, shutters, or small details. Too many unrelated colors can make the exterior feel chaotic.

Which fixed elements should guide an exterior palette?

The roof, brick, stone, driveway, windows, landscaping, and neighboring context should all guide the palette. Colors with compatible undertones tend to feel more intentional than colors chosen in isolation.

Build a complete exterior color scheme on your home

Download Exterior Paint Visualizer on iOS and compare full body, trim, and accent combinations on one photo.

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