Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting exploration of color,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar.
As Better Homes & Gardens reports, on the whole, 2024 exterior paint color trends lean toward more saturated hues, including moody and modern applications, and more colorful selections than in previous years.
1. Deep and Moody Hues
“We continue to see deep, moody exteriors be popular choices,” says Arianna Barone, color marketing manager at Benjamin Moore. “Colors like Temptation 1609 and Kendall Charcoal HC-166 show that dark, charcoal colors can be as versatile as their lighter neutral counterparts when it comes to exteriors.”
Barone recommends pairing darker siding with crisp white trim for a classic exterior and painting the siding and trim the same color for a contemporary look. Dramatic all-black exteriors, like those painted with Black-HC-190, have been popular in creating the “drenched effect.”
But it’s not all dark grays and blacks: Barone calls out deep greens and blues as providing a “slightly more nuanced approach” to this moody look, recommending Polo Blue 2062-10 as an example that fits both traditional and modern exteriors.
2. Biophilic Influences Inside and Out
Connecting with nature has been a major trend in interiors this decade, and biophilic design is making its way back outside, too. “As homeowners began viewing their outdoor spaces as an extension of their interior home, we’ve started seeing the blue and green hues they incorporated inside their homes spread to their home exteriors,” says Kim. Examples include siding, decks, and garage doors and floors, according to Kim, and this extension of indoor themes is something we’ve noticed in outdoor living trends, too. “The simple color harmony grounds the home,” says Kim.
3. Warm Grays
Grays have been consistently trending for exteriors, but the tried-and-true hue is taking a tonal shift. “The bore of millennial gray has run its course and now we’re looking for grays with more depth and interesting undertones like green or gold,” says designer and BEHR ambassador Cara Newhart. “Dark Ash is the perfect example for homeowners seeking to create a comforting and inviting outdoor retreat.” Newhart recommends using these shades with other earth tones for a rustic approach or going more modern with crisp white trim.
4. Light Siding with Dark Trim
As darker and more saturated hues become part of exterior color schemes, we’re seeing a trend of pairing lighter siding colors with darker trim. “By flipping the traditional color placement, it creates a more modern look,” says Barone. While this styling can be applied to any exterior color scheme, Barone says it’s particularly effective for layering neutrals in an exterior palette. “Colors like French Canvas, Hazy Skies, and Copley Gray all share a soft green undertone creating a subtle, but impactful monochromatic color scheme.”
5. Slate Blues
“Mid-tone blues are low-risk accent colors that feel cozy, soothing and safe,” says Newhart. “They’ve been popular recently and are still going strong as a trending shade that I think we’ll be loving for a while because of their versatility.” Newhart highlights that moderate blues like Adirondack Blue have a sophistication that applies to any architectural style, but also pair especially well with modern finishes like matte black and gold.
6. Dark Reds
While blues and greens are the dominant 2024 exterior paint color trends, Newhart sees bold, fiery accents emerging. “Whether used to make a striking statement on front doors, accentuated with crisp white trim, or as a daring choice for siding to infuse warmth and energy into the facade, a vibrant hue like Red Pepper promises to spice up any home with its invigorating presence,” says Newhart. Try darker, earthy reds with neutral color palettes and plenty of greenery and plants for a warm and inviting palette.
7. Colorful Trim
“As people start to get confident with their color selection, we are seeing more color used on the trim of exteriors,” saysBarone. This allows neutrals to retain the majority of the home’s surface area, but still gives color a significant impact–a great way to highlight architectural details. “We continue to see nature-inspired hues be go-to choices for consumers, and bringing these colors to the trim can be an excellent nod to this trend,” says Barone. “Colors like Salisbury Green make for a beautiful trim when paired with soft off-whites like Cloud White OC-130.”
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