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It’s crucial to bring home samples, so you can see your shades in natural lighting and not the fluorescent lights in hardware stores.
Bring paint swatches home to pick your color
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“Add a wink of personality by selecting a contrasting color for your front door,” says Hannah Yeo, Benjamin Moore Color Marketing & Development Manager.
Have fun with exterior accent colors
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“Buyers will appreciate how your home fits in with its surroundings.” says Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams.
Take note of what’s already in your neighborhood
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The 9 Best Exterior Paint Colors
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white
It’s obvious, sure, but we’d be remiss in excluding white from our list. It’s timeless and sophisticated, no matter the style, location or size of the home.
BEHR
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off-white
A warmer approach to the classic white, off-white is a versatile option that pairs well with black but can be equally welcoming with natural browns & wood accents.
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navy blue
Not just for a more nautical feel to coastal houses; it’s even popping up inland, with rustic brown accents and crisp white trims.
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taupe
Taupe, a gorgeous gray-brown, will give you the best of both worlds: the sophistication of gray with the warmth of brown.
ZILLOW
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slate
If edgy is more your style, a dark gray with blue undertones is a great statement to make without having to worry about scaring potential buyers away.
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blue gray
This cool-toned exterior color can be dulled down with darker neutrals or played up with fun complementary colors.
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powder blue
Selecting a blue that’s timeless is key to keeping resale value up so consider moving toward a powder blue with gray undertones for a more neutral effect.
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pale yellow
There are few things warmer and more inviting than pale yellow, making the sunny color perfect for bringing in interest.
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black or charcoal
According to a study by Zillow, homes with charcoal gray or black front doors typically sold for $6,271 more than expected. Wowza.