The Best Paint Colour Combinations For Your Home’s Exterior

From left to right: Behr Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain Tugboat (ST-141), Jungle Camouflage (N350-4) and Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)

Keep It Classic in Black and White

From wood details to doors and trim, the BEHR Curb Appeal Collection has classic shades that work together, eliminating the stress of figuring it out for yourself. Pairing Behr’s White (52) with a dark accent colour like Behr’s 2024 Paint Colour of the Year, Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) is a colour combination that will never go out of style.

Expert Tip: Choose a higher sheen finish on trim, window shutters, gables and doors to highlight your home’s architectural features. Try BEHR MARQUEE® Exterior Paint & Primer, available in Flat, Satin and Semi-Gloss finishes.

From left to right: White (52), Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01) and Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain Tugboat (ST-141)

Trick Out Your Trim with Any Curb Appeal Color

Brick, stucco and concrete houses can receive an instant colour update with any of Behr’s curated Curb Appeal Collection paint colors. Here, a new coat of soft black paint perfectly highlights the beautiful Tudor architectural details of the traditional windows and gables.

Expert Tip: To help make your paint colour last, always prep the surface by giving it a proper clean. A smooth surface ensures better adhesion and an easier painting process. To eliminate the additional step of using a separate primer, try two coats of BEHR MARQUEE Exterior Paint & Primer which has excellent adhesion. Note: a primer coat may be needed on some surfaces.

From left to right: Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) and Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01)

Create a Focal Point with Colour

Calling attention to one of your home’s best features, whether it’s a front door, shutters or a porch, paint can have a major impact. This steely gray-blue shade of Dark Ash (770F-5) on the house can act as a neutral and make other colours pop like the bright yellow door in Charismatic (PPU6-14), or you could try a deep red for another winning combination. For a less daring look, try a natural stain from the BEHR Curb Appeal Collection.

Expert tip: Removing the door from its hinges will allow for a better painting and drying experience. Try the BEHR MARQUEE Exterior Paint & Primer, which provides a tough, non-stick surface that helps resist dirt and is great for high traffic areas like a front entrance.

From left to right: Dark Ash (770F-5), Charismatic (PPU6-14), Swiss Coffee (12) and Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain Cedar (ST-146)