Updated: 8/9/26
When it comes to exterior paint colors, green is growing in popularity. From earth tones and nature-inspired hues to dark, saturated shades, green exterior paint color options are seemingly endless. Keep reading to learn more about our favorites.
If you’re unsure if going green is right for your home or can’t decide what shade to choose, don’t worry. Our expert team of designers can help you select the shade of green that best matches your home’s style and surroundings — plus, you can see the various options on your home before you commit with our online exterior design services.
#1 // Cascades – A Forever Green Exterior Paint Color
Cascades, a stunning shade that made our list of the 12 best Sherwin-Williams exterior paint colors, is a deep and rich bluish-green that’s perfect for homeowners looking to make a statement. We recommend pairing this paint color with subdued accents, as in the design above where the trim is painted in Sherwin-Williams’ Alpaca. Warm woods and natural stone also complement the dark, earthy shade.
#2 // Olympic Range
Sherwin-Williams’ Olympic Range is a deep forest green exterior paint color that’s dark and dramatic. This green house color works well on both modern and rustic homes and made our list of the 13 best Sherwin-Williams exterior paint colors. Here, it’s used on the home’s siding along with Benjamin Moore’s Black Forest Green.
#3 // Black Forest Green
Benjamin Moore’s Black Forest Green, which made our roundup of the 17 best exterior house colors, is a blackened shade of green that’s complex and undoubtedly dark. We especially love the weight and warmth of this gorgeous green exterior paint color. In this rendering, a light color on the porch steps and columns creates contrast against the home’s dark base.
#4 // Dried Thyme
We can’t get enough of Sherwin Williams’ Dried Thyme. This complex shade has khaki and gray undertones and looks lovely when paired with wood accents like the front and garage doors in the home design pictured above.
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#5 // Sussex Green
Benjamin Moore’s Sussex Green is another one of our top picks of exterior house colors. This warm, deep green is subtle and blends well with its natural surroundings. We especially love this green home shade when paired with natural accents on modern homes.
#6 // Neighborhood Park
In the design above, the James Hardie siding in Neighborhood Park — a mid-range, earthy green color — makes the white design elements pop. We also love how this green exterior paint color looks against the home’s brick base and wood front door.
#7 // Aegean Olive
Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Olive is an earth-tone lover’s dream shade. This brown-green hue is deep and warm and makes for a beautiful field color for exteriors, as seen in this design.
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#8 // Summer Sage
James Hardie paneling in Summer Sage is stunning on this home. This earth tone does a fantastic job of softening the house’s hard angles and helps it blend into the trees. The contrast created with Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter on the brick base level is visually striking yet still feels nature-inspired.
#9 // Sage Mountain
Benjamin Moore’s Sage Mountain is an elegant earth tone that’s perfect for homeowners seeking a timeless look. In this warm, cozy exterior design, this shade is used on a brick transitional ranch home with wood and copper accents. Black provides contrast in the form of shutters painted with Black by Benjamin Moore, the near-black roof, and the front door.
#10 // Anonymous
If a full-on green exterior paint color seems too much for your taste, consider a complex neutral with green undertones, like Sherwin Williams’ Anonymous. This warm, earthy hue works well in a variety of color schemes and on all sorts of surfaces, including siding, brick, and stucco. Here, it’s used on the home’s upper-level stucco alongside Sherwin Williams’ Shoji White on the lower-level brick.
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#11 // Deep Creek
Benjamin Moore’s Deep Creek is another neutral with gorgeous green undertones. This medium-brown shade has a modern feel and plenty of depth and personality. In the above rendering, our designers paired it with black trim and natural wood and stone accents.
The Bottom Line on Green Exterior Paint Colors
From subtle and serene to dark and dramatic, green exterior house colors are varied and versatile. We hope this roundup of our favorite green exterior house colors has inspired you to go green!
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Green House Colors FAQ
What are the best green exterior house colors?
Some of our favorite green exterior house colors include Sherwin-Williams Cascades, Olympic Range, and Dried Thyme, along with Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green, Sussex Green, and Sage Mountain. The best shade depends on your home’s architecture, fixed materials, lighting, and surrounding landscape.
What colors pair well with a green house exterior?
Green exteriors pair especially well with warm wood, natural stone, black accents, soft whites, and warm neutrals. The right combination depends on the undertones in the green you choose and the existing elements of your home.
Is green a good exterior house color?
Yes, green is a good exterior house color. Green is a versatile exterior color that can feel earthy and timeless, bold and dramatic, or soft and subtle depending on the shade. It also works across a range of architectural styles, from rustic and Craftsman homes to modern and transitional exteriors.
How do I choose the right green paint for my house?
To choose the right green paint for your house, start by considering your roof, brick, stone, landscaping, natural light, and the undertones in the paint color. Because exterior colors can look very different in changing light, brick&batten recommends testing samples and visualizing the full color scheme before committing.
Are dark green exterior house colors still popular?
Yes, dark green exterior house colors are still popular. Dark green exterior house colors remain a strong option for homeowners who want a rich, nature-inspired look. Deep shades such as Cascades, Olympic Range, and Black Forest Green can create plenty of depth while pairing beautifully with lighter trim, wood, and stone.
