10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home Now
While we know not to judge a book by its cover, the same cannot be said for a house. The colour of a home’s exterior is the first thing we notice – and it sets the design tone for the whole property. These classic paint colour combinations have stood the test of time and still look fresh today.
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In Black and White
1/10In Black and White
1/10Photo Credit: Behr: Dusting Powder BL-W05, Carbon N520-7, Allure PPU2-03
Crisp and clean, a bright white exterior is an undisputed classic, especially when it comes to a home with neo-classical architectural details. Black shutters and a bright-red door provide just the right amount of contrast.<br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/save-exterior-paint-costs-1927178/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s Exterior</a>Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowIn Black and White
PHOTO 1 of 10READ LESS -Crisp and clean, a bright white exterior is an undisputed classic, especially when it comes to a home with neo-classical architectural details. Black shutters and a bright-red door provide just the right amount of contrast.<br><br>Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/save-exterior-paint-costs-1927178/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">10 Tricks to Save on the Cost of Painting Your Home’s Exterior</a>Photo Credit: Behr: Dusting Powder BL-W05, Carbon N520-7, Allure PPU2-03
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Fern Gully
2/10Fern Gully
2/10Photo Credit: Behr: Environmental PPU11-09, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Marsh Marigold P250-3
This grey-green shade helps this home blend into the surrounding trees and landscaping, while the butter yellow window trim brings a bit of warm energy to the colour scheme.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowFern Gully
PHOTO 2 of 10READ LESS -This grey-green shade helps this home blend into the surrounding trees and landscaping, while the butter yellow window trim brings a bit of warm energy to the colour scheme.Photo Credit: Behr: Environmental PPU11-09, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Marsh Marigold P250-3
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Stormy Weather
3/10Stormy Weather
3/10Photo Credit: Behr: Hush PPU26-16, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Buzz-In P300-6
In a timeless palette, a soft grey exterior is accented by bright white trim and a sunny yellow door.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowStormy Weather
PHOTO 3 of 10READ LESS -In a timeless palette, a soft grey exterior is accented by bright white trim and a sunny yellow door.Photo Credit: Behr: Hush PPU26-16, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Buzz-In P300-6
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Oldie, but a Goodie
4/10Oldie, but a Goodie
4/10Photo Credit: Aged Beige PPU7-09, Polar Bear 75, Fire Cracker PPU2-16
When you own a home that’s over a hundred years old, look to the past for inspiration. Traditionally, heritage homes tend to stick to a base neutral colour such as beige, but amp up the interest with high-intensity accents (hello, burnt orange!).Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowOldie, but a Goodie
PHOTO 4 of 10READ LESS -When you own a home that’s over a hundred years old, look to the past for inspiration. Traditionally, heritage homes tend to stick to a base neutral colour such as beige, but amp up the interest with high-intensity accents (hello, burnt orange!).Photo Credit: Aged Beige PPU7-09, Polar Bear 75, Fire Cracker PPU2-16
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Something Blue
5/10Something Blue
5/10Photo Credit: Behr: Ice Drop M530-1, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Black BLACK
Pulling inspiration from New England’s Eastern Seaboard, a baby-blue hued colonial home with bright white trim brings up pastoral images of clambakes, the Kennedys and afternoons out on the yacht. (We can dream, right?).Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowSomething Blue
PHOTO 5 of 10READ LESS -Pulling inspiration from New England’s Eastern Seaboard, a baby-blue hued colonial home with bright white trim brings up pastoral images of clambakes, the Kennedys and afternoons out on the yacht. (We can dream, right?).Photo Credit: Behr: Ice Drop M530-1, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Black BLACK
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Sophisti-slated
6/10Sophisti-slated
6/10Photo Credit: Behr: Intergalactic N450-5, Polar Bear 75, Deep Breath S460-7
A matte slate exterior matched up with soft white trim and a deep sea blue is a timeless trio.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowSophisti-slated
PHOTO 6 of 10READ LESS -A matte slate exterior matched up with soft white trim and a deep sea blue is a timeless trio.Photo Credit: Behr: Intergalactic N450-5, Polar Bear 75, Deep Breath S460-7
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Sage Advice
7/10Sage Advice
7/10Photo Credit: Behr: Livingston N330-5, Navajo White 22, Red Chipotle S160-7
Inspired by the wild sage and red prairie-fire flowers that grow in the high deserts of North America, this calming colour scheme combines sage green with a soft beige and a hit of chili-pepper red.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowSage Advice
PHOTO 7 of 10READ LESS -Inspired by the wild sage and red prairie-fire flowers that grow in the high deserts of North America, this calming colour scheme combines sage green with a soft beige and a hit of chili-pepper red.Photo Credit: Behr: Livingston N330-5, Navajo White 22, Red Chipotle S160-7
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Rule of (Green) Thumb
8/10Rule of (Green) Thumb
8/10Photo Credit: Behr: Urban Safari PPU8-04, White 52, Poppy Seed PPU15-20, Cherry Cola S130-7
Going with a darker forest green, paired with blue-black shutters and a burgundy door on a home’s exterior is also an excellent choice if you want the colours to transcend trends.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowRule of (Green) Thumb
PHOTO 8 of 10READ LESS -Going with a darker forest green, paired with blue-black shutters and a burgundy door on a home’s exterior is also an excellent choice if you want the colours to transcend trends.Photo Credit: Behr: Urban Safari PPU8-04, White 52, Poppy Seed PPU15-20, Cherry Cola S130-7
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Latte Order
9/10Latte Order
9/10Photo Credit: Behr: Ashen Tan N220-2, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06
If you’re leaning towards a neutral palette for your place, you can’t go wrong with tan. Paired with bright white window trims, this super-light latte colour gives the house visual depth without overwhelming the eye with colour.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowLatte Order
PHOTO 9 of 10READ LESS -If you’re leaning towards a neutral palette for your place, you can’t go wrong with tan. Paired with bright white window trims, this super-light latte colour gives the house visual depth without overwhelming the eye with colour.Photo Credit: Behr: Ashen Tan N220-2, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06
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Beach Outdoor Living
10/10Beach Outdoor Living
10/10Photo Credit: Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Vine Leaf N400-7
Keeping it natural and neutral, this colour palette is pulled straight from Mother Nature with its earth-brown siding, rain-cloud grey decking, sea-foam white trim and forest-green door.Paint10 Classic Exterior Paint Colour Combinations to Paint Your Home NowBeach Outdoor Living
PHOTO 10 of 10READ LESS -Keeping it natural and neutral, this colour palette is pulled straight from Mother Nature with its earth-brown siding, rain-cloud grey decking, sea-foam white trim and forest-green door.Photo Credit: Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04, Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06, Vine Leaf N400-7
