Exterior paint colors
Top picks for the exterior
6 editor's picksAll exterior colors at every brand
75 colors · 5 families15 colors per family, spread across the LRV range so each section has tonal variety. Tap any swatch with a curated guide for full spec and cross-brand matches.
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Color is half the decision. The product roundup covers which paint chemistry actually holds up in this room.
About exterior paint colors
Exterior paint colors are the longest-commitment paint decision in a house. The wrong color is visible from the street for years until the next repaint, and the cost of repainting an exterior is meaningfully higher than redoing an interior room. Color choice needs to consider house style, neighborhood context, light orientation, and how the color will hold up against UV.
The picks below cover the most-spec'd whole-house exterior colors of the late 2020s. Whites and warm off-whites for traditional houses. Sage greens and warm grays for modern farmhouses. Navy and deep charcoals for craftsman and contemporary styles. For paint chemistry recommendations, see [best exterior paint](/best/exterior-paint).