Front door paint colors
Top picks for the front door
6 editor's picksAll front door colors at every brand
60 colors · 4 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 front door paint colors
Front doors are the highest-impact paint decision in a house: small surface area, huge visual weight, and the one thing visitors see before crossing the threshold. Color choice can transform a plain facade and is reversible in a weekend.
The picks below skew bold. Black and dark navy for traditional houses with white siding. Hunter green and burgundy for craftsman and historic homes. Saturated reds for cottage and farmhouse styles. Bright colors (yellow, turquoise, coral) for houses that want personality.
Front Door paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the best front door color?+
Depends on the house style. Black (SW Tricorn, BM Onyx) works on almost any siding color and is the safest bold pick. Hunter green for craftsman and Tudor. Burgundy or oxblood for colonial and historic. Navy for modern farmhouse. Bright colors (yellow, coral, turquoise) work on cottage and bungalow styles.
What paint should I use on a front door?+
A high-gloss or semi-gloss exterior enamel made for doors specifically. Benjamin Moore Aura Grand Entrance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, and Behr Premium Plus Door & Trim all hold up against weather and frequent handling. Avoid using regular wall paint on doors — it scuffs and yellows quickly.
Does the front door color affect home value?+
Yes, modestly. Zillow and Opendoor analyses consistently find that black front doors correlate with slightly higher sale prices (typically $1,500–$6,000 lift). Saturated saturated reds and yellows underperform. The effect is real but small — focus on a color that fits the house style first, resale second.