16 Exterior Color Combos for Popular House Styles

Painting the exterior of your home is a big job with lasting effects, so it's important to make sure the colors you choose are just right. Enter, the HGTV Magazine editors. We tried countless paint combinations on some of the most popular house styles in the country to come up with a list of tried-and-true palettes to up your curb appeal. Prepare to be inspired!

Fun and Beachy

Aqua shutters give a sweet, whimsical feel to an all-white house, while a darker blue door adds dimension.

Paint colors: Snowbound, Reclining Green and Raging Sea (all by Sherwin-Williams)

A Little Daring

A wild color goes a long way on a small home! The yellow-green glows against a slate gray exterior.

Paint colors: Coastal Storm, Laser and Arcade White (all by Behr)

Cool and Calming

Dark brown and blue are always a winning color combination; the greige trim lightens the mood.

Paint colors: Dolphin Blue, Rave Raisin and Sculptor Clay (all by Behr)