Most popular exterior house paint colors
These crowd-pleasing shades top the exterior best-seller lists across the major paint brands.
- Alabaster (SW 7008) — warm, creamy off-white with soft depth
- Chantilly Lace (OC-65) — crisp, clean bright white
- Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) — versatile greige that suits any trim
- Revere Pewter (HC-172) — timeless greige with warm undertones
- Repose Gray (SW 7015) — soft, balanced everyday gray
- Hale Navy (HC-154) — deep, classic navy blue
- Iron Ore (SW 7069) — rich charcoal with dramatic presence
- Tricorn Black (SW 6258) — bold, near-black statement color
- Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) — muted sage green with gray undertones
See these colors on your own house first
Colors shift with your siding, light, and surroundings, so a shade that looks perfect online can disappoint on the wall. Snap a photo of your house, preview any of these colors on it, and buy samples only for the two or three that truly work.
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.