Exterior paint colors
Top picks for the exterior
6 editor's picksAll exterior colors at every brand
75 colors · 5 families15 colors per family, spread across the LRV range so each section has tonal variety. Tap any swatch with a curated guide for full spec and cross-brand matches.
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About exterior paint colors
Exterior paint colors are the longest-commitment paint decision in a house. The wrong color is visible from the street for years until the next repaint, and the cost of repainting an exterior is meaningfully higher than redoing an interior room. Color choice needs to consider house style, neighborhood context, light orientation, and how the color will hold up against UV.
The picks below cover the most-spec'd whole-house exterior colors of the late 2020s. Whites and warm off-whites for traditional houses. Sage greens and warm grays for modern farmhouses. Navy and deep charcoals for craftsman and contemporary styles. For paint chemistry recommendations, see [best exterior paint](/best/exterior-paint).
Exterior paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the most popular exterior paint color in 2025?+
Sage green and warm-leaning grays continue to lead. Benjamin Moore October Mist (1495), SW Evergreen Fog (SW 9130), and Repose Gray (SW 7015) are the three most-spec'd whole-house exteriors of the past two years. Crisp warm whites (SW Alabaster, BM White Dove) remain perennial classics, especially for traditional and colonial styles.
How long does exterior paint last?+
7–15 years depending on paint quality, climate, sun exposure, and prep. Top-tier exterior paints (BM Aura Exterior, SW Emerald, Behr Marquee) last toward the long end of that range. Direct south-facing walls fade fastest. Always pressure-wash and prime properly before repainting — short-cuts here cut years off the paint's lifespan.
What color should I paint my house for resale?+
A widely-appealing warm neutral. Soft warm gray (Repose Gray, Edgecomb Gray) and warm-leaning beige (Accessible Beige) are the safest bets. Skip saturated or trendy colors for resale — sage looks great in 2025 but may date by 2032. White houses with black trim are reliably classic and broadly desirable across markets.