The 14 Best Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint Colors for 2024
By: Ami
The design industry is always changing, but as leaders in virtual exterior design, we stay up to date with the trends so you don’t have to. At every year’s end, we compile a carefully curated list of exterior paint colors we predict will be trending in the following year and those we plan to use more often in our virtual designs. We hope our list of the best Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors for 2024 can be a great resource if you’re planning to make big changes to your home’s exterior and are in need of a few ideas or inspiration.
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Trend Forecasting
Earth tone colors were wildly popular in 2023, and we predict this trend will continue in 2024. (You can see our full list of the best Benjamin Moore paint colors for 2023 here.)
In addition to green hues and other nature-inspired shades, our designers also embraced the dark side in 2023. In 2024, we expect this to continue, with plenty of charcoal and near-black colors showing up in our work.
When putting together our list of the best Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors for 2024, we also examined what the company itself predicts will be on trend in the coming year. According to Benjamin Moore’s color trends report, we’re going to be seeing a lot of saturated shades inspired by travel. Some of our tried-and-true favorites, including White Dove and Regent Green, are featured in Benjamin Moore’s report.
Are you ready to learn what Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors we’re keeping an eye on in 2024? Keep reading to find out!
#1 // Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace is a beautiful, bright white that looks amazing on many home styles, but we find it particularly fitting for traditional houses. With an LRV of 92.2, it’s one of the starkest whites available, loved by many for exterior paint projects. (Not sure what LRV means? We break down everything you need to know, including why it’s important to consider LRV when selecting a paint color for your home, here.)
Since it has essentially no undertones, Chantilly Lace is great for homes facing any direction and pairs well with just about any color. This nearly pure white acts as a blank canvas to which you can add color on doors, shutters, trim, and other accents.
Chantilly Lace works well on a variety of cladding materials, including brick, stucco, and Hardie Board siding. If you’re seeking a crisp look and would like to stay in the white color family, Chantilly Lace might be the perfect fit.
#2 // Cloud White
Cloud White is a warmer and creamier white than Chantilly Lace, but it’s just as versatile. Since it does have slight yellow undertones, it’s considered an off-white. With that said, its LRV of 87.35 is high enough that even in shaded areas it’s going to appear white rather than yellow.
We’ve paired Cloud White with many other colors like Benjamin Moore’s Boothbay Gray and Sherwin Williams’ Agreeable Gray and Pale Oak. Our designers love to apply it as a central color just as much as an accent color. Cloud White is equally as versatile when it comes to the types of homes it looks good on. We’ve used the hue on traditional-style homes, cozy cottages, and more.
#3 // Cape May Cobblestone
A warm greige with brown and slight green undertones, Cape May Cobblestone is an excellent option for those who love the earth tone trend and want a warm, inviting exterior.
Cape May Cobblestone works well when paired with lighter hues, but we also use it in conjunction with darker shades to create contrast. Wood elements and copper accents complement Cape May Cobblestone nicely. Cape May Cobblestone has an LRV of 40.14, and while it’s considered a true neutral, it can appear slightly warmer in full sun.
If you’re looking for a timeless, elegant exterior paint color, consider Cape May Cobblestone.
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#4 // Pale Oak
Our love of Pale Oak — another greige with warm undertones — is strong. We’ve designed many homes with this hue as the field color and as an accent color.
Pale Oak really shines when it’s used on a textured surface like brick or stucco. We love to pair it with darker paint colors, but it also looks lovely as part of a more tonal look as seen in the design above.
If you’re searching for a hue that’s both trendy and timeless, look no further than Pale Oak.
#5 // Amherst Gray
Time to dip our toes into the dark side of exterior design. With an LRV of 17.12, Amherst Gray is the first darker color on our list.
This medium-dark warm gray paint color has slight green undertones that will be more noticeable in lush, natural environments. Wood accents, copper elements, and stone cladding all work well with Amherst Gray. It’s a great choice for traditional homes, especially when paired with a crisp white trim (looking at you, Chantilly Lace).
#6 // Gray Huskie
Gray Huskie, a mild gray with a slight blue undertone, is effortlessly sophisticated and highly adaptable. It’s a classic color that can stand the test of time but can also be contemporary. Stone, wood, or black and white accents elevate this gorgeous gray.
#7 // Rockport Gray
Rockport Gray is a warm neutral we find ourselves using again and again in all sorts of applications. With an LRV of 35.65, it’s a medium-toned paint color with a cozy warmth to it.
Cape Cods, craftsman-style homes, and traditional dwellings all look fantastic with Rockport Gray on the exterior. Natural stone, white trim, copper, and wood all play nicely with Rockport Gray. The hue also works with red brick, a material that’s notoriously difficult to design with.
#8 // Blacktop
Desire a dramatic look? Blacktop is sure to deliver. This sleek shade has an LRV of 5.94 — and it packs quite the punch. It has cool undertones with a chalkboard appearance. As seen above, simple accents do well since Blacktop is already so bold. Monochromatic color palettes are great, however, a soft white trim could also look equally as good if it’s on a Craftsman or lakeside home. If you want curb appeal that makes heads turn, Blacktop is sure to do it.
#9 // Cheating Heart
Coming in a tad lighter than Blacktop with an LRV of 6.89, Cheating Heart is one of our go-to black exterior paint colors. It’s deep, dramatic, and makes a strong statement.
In shaded environments, this complex color will take on a more true-to-black tone. In the sunlight, it can appear more blue-black. When we have clients request we keep their natural red brick in their design, Cheating Heart is a color we often consider as an accent. The beautiful black hue juxtaposed with orange or red brick creates a classic look reminiscent of a historic brownstone building.
#10 // Ashwood Moss
Ashwood Moss is a graphite-green hue we love using on rustic homes, though it looks lovely on all sorts of house styles. Above, we’ve paired it with black trim, however, we also really like to pair Ashwood Moss with soft whites and light greiges like Benjamin Moore’s Baby Fawn for a more traditional style.
The green in Ashwood Moss will be much more prominent in settings with lots of natural light.
#11 // Desert Twilight
Modern but earthy, classic yet trendy — Desert Twilight does it all. This gorgeous nature-inspired hue is incredibly versatile, and we plan to use a lot more of it in 2024.
From brick and Hardie Board (both shown above) to stucco, Desert Twilight shines on all sorts of building materials. Like other earthy tones, the pairing options for Desert Twilight consist of black, white, wood, copper, and natural stone to complement the gray and brown undertones.
Our designers like to apply Desert Twilight as a central color, but we’ve had stunning results using it as an accent color to whites like Benjamin Moore’s Ballet White.
#12 // Sage Mountain
Sage Mountain by Benjamin Moore is a lovely taupe with green undertones. We like to see it on coastal, contemporary, and mid-century ranchers. With the right color pairings, it can be considered traditional and timeless too. In the rendering above, Sage Mountain with black creates a sleek, modern look. This also shows how important accent colors are when creating specific moods and styles.
#13 // Blue Note
Despite its name, Blue Note is actually a black hue with strong navy undertones. It’s moody, it’s dark, and it’s a showstopper.
The industrial-inspired design above perfectly showcases Blue Note’s capabilities. Greiges, like Sherwin Williams’ Urban Bronze, are a good choice for color pairings, as are blacks and whites (soft or crisp). Natural stone for skirting or cladding brings out the cool tones, while materials like wood and copper add warmth to Blue Note. Contemporary and mid-century homes would benefit from a color palette incorporating this hue.
#14 // Polo Blue
Polo Blue is a near-black, dark navy that’s classic and timeless. It’s also moody and capable of making a strong statement.
We love Polo Blue when paired with chunky white trim. This color combination suits craftsman-style homes, farmhouses, and even coastal or modern waterfront homes particularly well. Our designers have used this deep navy on other home styles as well, such as mid-century modern and contemporary homes.
Gray, black, and brown are other colors that can be paired with Polo Blue. If a fun door color is something you had in mind, Wasabi by Benjamin Moore would be just the amount of color pop you need.
The bottom line on the best Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors of 2024
That concludes our list of the top Benjamin Moore exterior paint colors for 2024. We’ve covered whites, greiges, blacks, greens, and blues, with an emphasis on hues rooted in nature. We’re looking forward to incorporating these colors into more designs in the coming year and hope this roundup will serve as a guide for your exterior design endeavors.
Paint color choices are vast and wide, but we’re here to help! From paint colors to light fixtures, siding options to gutters, our exterior design service helps you make your dream home a reality. If you’re ready to see what your dream home could look like, get started here.
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