15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior
Any of these attractive house color schemes will highlight your home’s best features and increase the overall curb appeal.Ahead, find inspiration for a whole new palette of exterior hues.
The Best House Color Schemes
Selecting a single color for your home’s exterior can be difficult enough, but trying to find two or more hues that work well together in a whole house color scheme makes the decision even more challenging. Whether your aim is to highlight architectural details or simply to find a complementary shade for shutters and trim, the choice is an important one.
“Color can make a big impact on the look of a house,” For inspiration, consider your home’s style and scale as well as architectural styles typical of your neighborhood and region. “The best exterior colors are contextual to their environment,” Rill observes. Here, 15 color scheme combinations that hit the mark.
1. Two-Tone Olive
Olive Exterior House Paint
Deep natural colors that recipe into the landscape are typical of Craftsman-style houses. A yellow-orange stain on the front door adds a lighthearted dash of color.
2. Straw and Sage
Yellow House
“A balanced look always provides plenty of curb appeal. “Starting with a neutral shade in straw yellow sets a welcoming palette, while accents in sage green give a lively look to traditional architecture. This combination is an approachable classic year-round.”
3. Putty and Gray
Gray House Paint
“This exterior is simple, traditional, and admired!”
4. Red and Black
“Red is a classic color,” “I love using it on smaller homes because they handle the color so well. Black accents like the front door and shutters look great when set off by white trim.”
5. Gray and Blue
“Gray is a great neutral that can match just about any style of home and is a beautiful complement to brick. “The slightly more saturated shutters and door provide a sophisticated accent and bring in the tones of sky and sea.
6. Green, Cream, and Burgundy
Victorian Era Color Palettes
“The combination of green, cream, and burgundy is a favorite for Victorian-style homes, “The bold color scheme gives this home a dramatic yet warm appearance.” The trio of Behr colors used here are Ivy Wreath
7. Charcoal and Lime
Dark Gray Houses
A wonderful way to make a bold color statement on modern houses—even the smallest ones—is to start with a strong neutral and add a bright pop of color on the front door.
8. Greige and Teal
Greige Exterior House Colors
You can still achieve a modern look without using shocking hues if those colors just aren’t for you. Here, greige—that’s gray and beige—with a teal door and natural wood and stone accents puts a modern spin on the traditional neighborhood home. This combination still looks warm and welcoming without feeling dated.
9. Blue, Red, and Tan
Blue House Exterior Color Schemes
Blue is a popular exterior color for homes in waterside settings like this one. Adding red and tan to highlight trim and architectural features was a eye-catching choice by designers at New Urban Home Builders, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The trio of hues also gives the lakefront compound a Scandinavian feel.
10. Black and White
Black And White House Exterior
Black and white never goes out of style. Whether you have an old home or a new build, this classic combo looks fresh forever—plus it really pops against a green lawn.
11. Black and Taupe
Taupe Exterior House Paint
A twist on the traditional black and white color scheme. If crisp white and classic black looks classy, swapping in taupe warms up the look and brings a touch of warmth and coziness to your home exterior.
12. Yellow and Blue
Yellow Exterior House 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.
13. Brown and Sand
Beige House Colors
Nearby houses inspired the color scheme of this charming home. “The sandy color on top resembles the muted tones common on neighboring houses,” says architect David Neiman, of Neiman Taber Architects, in Seattle, Washington. “The brown is a darker complement that provides a strong visual base. Red window frames add an extra punch of color.
14. Turquoise and White
Turquoise House
Turquoise is a fun choice for those who live in warmer climates; it evokes sunny skies and the sea. If you’re nervous that it’s too bold of a color for your neighborhood, cool it down with white accents. When used in combination, the palette is bright and cheerful.
15. Taupe, Red, and White
Taupe House Color Combinations
Honor the history of your home with a simple palette. The white columns maintain the old house charm, but the soft taupe and red give it a 21st century twist.
