4 Timeless Neutral Exterior Paint Colors
plus tips on how to get the color right
Exteriors can be one of the most difficult parts of the home design process. There are so many different elements to coordinate, and getting everything to work well together, as well as with the environment around your house can be stressful. Keep in mind that this process is stressful for everyone, even designers! When I was choosing my exterior color scheme, I agonized over it for a long time, and kept changing my mind about the direction I wanted to go in.
After trying lots of different exterior paint colors over the years, today we’re recommending four warm white paint colors that we keep coming back to. These are colors that we’ve used in multiple projects and are normally our first choices to sample before looking elsewhere.
#1—Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore at 150%
Starting out with the color that I chose for my own home and have loved, this one isn’t a classic “white” color but we love it because it still feels neutral. The house next door to me is painted white, so I wanted something a little bit darker for my own home, while still feeling light and neutral (it’s normally a little bit lighter, but I had them mix it at 150% to add a little bit more depth). Revere Pewter has a good blend of both warm and cool tones which helps it to look good in all different types of lighting.
#2—Shaded White by Farrow & Ball at 75%