2026 Exterior House Paint Color Trends

2026 exterior house paint color trends are here. Exterior house paint color trends come and go just like any other trends. Most exterior trends tend to last around 10 years before we get bored of it and move onto the next trend. It’s always fun to follow the trends, but what’s most important is that the color needs to fit into your exterior design style. Some colors lean towards certain design styles whereas others don’t. It’s good to do your research, check out photos on Pinterest, to see why colors are suitable for your exterior design style.

Warm Whites and Cream Exteriors

Photo: Becky Owens

Photo: Bardwell Homes

Photo: Benjamin Moore

Soft whites or warm whites as they are also called, have thankfully taken over from the start white and black look that dominated. Pops of color for accent doors are trending this year to make the house stand out!

Beige Exteriors

As we moved away from the whites and grays and into warmer and softer colors for our interiors, we are seeing that emerge for our exteriors as well, and beige is no exception.

This home above is warm and inviting. The black front door, garage door and window trims gives this home some lovely drama as well and ties together the home’s black windows. Its a head turner for sure! Notice the cute black rocking chairs on the front porch to top off the look!

Consider Your Neighborhood’s Style

When choosing a color for your exterior, pick colors that complement your neighborhood, but don’t copy them. Drive around your neighborhood and see which colors your neighbors have chosen. Avoid using those shades because you don’t want every house on the street to look the same. It devalues a neighborhood! Instead, choose colors that complements what your neighborhood is doing. Likewise, choose colors that are fitting with your neighborhood. If you live in a high-end contemporary neighborhood, for example, a coastal blue color may be too different in the area.

Sage Green Exteriors

Sage green, and various greens for that matter, have been trending since 2025, and they are still popular. Especially greens that compliment your natural environment as we go steer away from the cool grays and blacks that we saw in the past. The trending green seems to be sage green which is a beautiful green gray combination and blends beautiful with nature. Sage green was thrusted on the scene when Benjamin Moore announced October Mist as their Color of the Year 2021, and Sherwin Williams announced Evergreen Fog as their Color of the Year 2022, a year later but we’re seeing all different shades of green.

Photo: Benjamin Moore

Photo: Pinterest

Brown is the new black!

Move over black exteriors! Warm dark brown exteriors have taken over.

Photo: Pinterest

The dark brown trend that is occurring is a warm tone so the exterior doesn’t feel stark like the all black trend did. Notice how the dark brown color above is one of the colors in the brick? The colors are cohesive and compliment one another well.

Photo: Pinterest

In our home above, we another popular look for this year and the two-toned warm mid-town brown and dark brown. Its break up the whole dark brown look and adds interest. Notice again, how the homeowner pulled both colors for the siding and shingles from the colors of the brick to create a cohesive well-coordinated look.

Photo: Pinterest

This house above feels like its the all black on black trend but was replaced by dark brown instead. Personally, a blue front door would have broken up the boredom of this look and give the home a nice unexpected pop of color.

Read: Best Blue Paint Colors for your Front Door

Colors that are out for 2026!

The Black on Black House Exterior Trend

The black on black trend had been trending for quite a few years, but fortunately, or unfortunately if you have an all black house, this trend is out. Its done its time. We’re aiming for lighter and more contrast as opposed to all one color.

If you are in this situation where you have an all black house, I can help you update your house with my Exterior Paint Color Consult here.

Photo: Contemporist

The Black and White House Exterior Trend is Out!

Photo: TheCurbAppealco

Similarly, the white + black exterior trend had been very popular over the last number of years. But design trends are just that. Trends. We’re seeing warm whites & creams taking over from the pure white look for exteriors. This trend is out. If you like the contract, go for warmer colors.

Gray Exteriors are on their way out

The dark all gray exteriors are finally out as well. We’re seeing warmer grays or greiges as they are affectionally called.

Photo: Life On Summerhill

Photo: mindfullygray.com

This home above looks lovely with a lighter shade of gray popped with a black door, black shutters, and white trim.

Blue Exteriors

Blue exteriors are popular for lake homes. We saw these beautiful coastal blue colors being replaced by the black on black trend. But blue exteriors are making a comeback. I’m speculating that you will also see blue in warmer climates. Personally, I love blue house exteriors. They’re relaxing and calm. Navy blue exteriors are always a classic. But watch out for slate blue aka blue-gray homes also as I think you may see an uptick in these beautiful shades.

Photo: Pinterest

Photo: Benjamin Moore

We are going to see more beautiful blue-grays house exteriors as we have enjoyed these colors for our interiors, we are now bringing them outside.

Read: Best Blue-Gray Paint Colors

Do you hate how your front exterior looks? I can help you with that?

Your exterior needs a refresh. But you’re overwhelmed at all the options and possibilities.

There are so many colors out there that its just overwhelming.  Should you have one or two colors? Three? Five? How do the colors go with your brick/windows/siding/front door. Should you paint your brick or not?

My exterior paint color palette online consult will help you with all of that!

Taking into consideration your personal preferences, the color of your front door, window trim, color of your brick/stone/siding, your answers to your questionnaire, your photos, you will receive 3 – 4 specific paint color palette recommendations with 3 – 4 colors in each palette that will make greatly enhance your curb appeal. 

Wood Exteriors

As we turn to warmer colors, both in our interiors and exteriors, we are going to see more natural wood as accents. We have started to see that trend in the last couple of years, but its going to continue.

One place that I love seeing wood is a matching wood front door and wood garage door combination. Time will tell if we start to see that in a big way next year.

Wood front doors and garage doors can look amazing on the right house. Real wood doors are more maintenance then a regular door because they need to be treated to withstand the elements, but are well worth it. If you’re a good DIYer, there’s an increasing number of natural wood paint kits out there for those do it yourselfers.

Black windows + Black accents

Photo: LizMarieBlog.com

Since so many homeowners have opted for black windows over this past decade, I don’t see the black windows disappearing any time soon. But what we will likely see for 2026, are these black windows being accentuated with black trim and black accents. Bronze windows are another option for windows to replace black windows.

Don’t paint your house a color that’s on its way out if you’re getting your house ready to sell. It will date the house and could mean a lower offer. The best way to find out what is trending in your area is to go to new builds and to houses that are being renovated by developers with the intention of selling the house.

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