Shutter paint colors
Top picks for the shutters
6 editor's picksAll shutters 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 shutters paint colors
Shutters are the punctuation marks of a house facade. They frame windows, add architectural depth to flat siding, and tie the front-door color into the rest of the exterior. Color choice is almost always saturated and dark; the role is contrast and depth, not statement.
The picks below cover the canonical shutter colors. Black is the safe default and the most-spec'd. Hunter green and navy work on white and light-siding houses. Deep charcoals are the modern alternative. Skip anything pastel or bright; shutters in pastel almost always read off.
Shutters paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the best paint color for shutters?+
Black is the default, and the most-spec'd. Hunter green works on white and cream siding (craftsman, Tudor). Deep navy works on light gray and white houses (colonial, modern farmhouse). Charcoal is the modern alternative to black. Skip pastel and bright colors for shutters — they almost always read off.
Should shutters match the front door?+
They don't have to, but harmonizing helps. Common pairings: black shutters + black or saturated door (red, navy); hunter green shutters + matching green door; charcoal shutters + matching door. Avoid making both the shutters and door competing saturated colors — pick one for the statement.
What paint should I use on exterior shutters?+
Exterior-grade enamel made for trim work. Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior in low-luster or semi-gloss, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Exterior, or Behr Premium Plus Exterior all hold up against UV and weather. Use the same paint type for the door for consistency in fading and aging.