{"id":4735,"date":"2019-11-07T17:37:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T22:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brickandbatten.com\/?p=4735"},"modified":"2023-05-07T16:57:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T20:57:43","slug":"16-best-paint-colors-for-your-homes-exterior-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brickandbatten.com\/16-best-paint-colors-for-your-homes-exterior-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"16 BEST Paint Colors for Your Home’s Exterior in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

At brick&batten we have curated 16 of the best paint colors for your home’s exterior in 2020. Painting your home\u2019s exterior can be quite a task… but if done correctly it can elevate your curb appeal without cutting into walls or backing a huge dumpster into your driveway for months! What I mean by done correctly <\/i>is finding the perfect color and a reputable contractor to get the work done!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In 2020, we are moving toward more earthy shades and moving away from the lighter muddy gray exterior. Whether you\u2019re going light or going dark, we have the shades for you!<\/span><\/h2>\n
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No. 1\/\/ Seapearl by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Seapearl has been a long standing favorite of ours, even making our 6 show stopping whites<\/a> list earlier this year. It truly is a warm gorgeous white that is a perfect backdrop for aged copper lighting or a more modern design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 2\/\/ Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Hale Navy<\/a> is a newer favorite of our designers. It\u2019s not as dark as black but gives off a soft dramatic feeling. Without much of an undertone, Hale Navy is easy to use and always delivers. Some are saying navy is the new neutral\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 3\/\/ Iron Mountain by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another beautiful dark color is Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore.\u00a0 We have used it as a house color, as well as trim, doors, and shutters. This seems to be the perfect charcoal gray with just a very slight brown undertone.\u00a0 Adding white trim and Iron Mountain<\/a>\u00a0is virtually unstoppable.\u00a0 It speaks for itself!<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 4\/\/ Barren Plain by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Are you looking for the perfect color to blend with muted stone? If so, Barren Plain is the answer. With the rooted brown base, it seems to be an excellent warm gray that gives off a classic and clean vibe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 5\/\/ Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

We are loving Bracken Slate by Benjamin Moore. <\/span>With a blue green undertone, Bracken Slate<\/span><\/a> evokes a feeling of happiness and more dynamic a typical black.\u00a0 We see this color often on houses with a Nantucket beach feel.\u00a0 <\/span>Looking beautiful with white trim and wood accents Bracken Slate is another go-to dark in our color pallet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 6\/\/ Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Slightly lighter, Wrought Iron<\/span><\/a> is a deep, dark, soft, gray.\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t fully committed to black, Wrought Iron is a great choice.\u00a0 It still adds drama and interest but isn\u2019t as deep as other shades. Great for trim, doors, and often used on the popular modern farmhouses<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 With Wrought Iron, you can\u2019t go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 7\/\/ Accessible Beige by Sherwin Williams<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you think of earthy, think of Accessible Beige. I took the plunge this year and painted my home\u2019s brick. After testing numerous colors, we landed on Accessible Beige because of its warmth and beauty with natural wood.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 8\/\/ Gray Huskie by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Another beauty! Gray Huskie looks darker on the paint chip, as do most colors, than it will on your home\u2019s exterior. It is a wonderful gray with a slight blue\/ green undertone. It\u2019s not a cool color but works in different environments. It pairs nicely with Onyx shutters or door and white trim.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 9\/\/ Onyx by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Onyx is a wonderful warm black with a slight brown undertone. It works well as an accent color on a door or shutters. It is hugely popular right now because of its ability to stay soft without turning stark looking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 10\/\/ Simply White by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t let the name Simply White<\/a> trick you into thinking whites are simple.\u00a0 Whites are probably the trickiest color to use on your home\u2019s exterior because of their reflective properties. That said, Simply White is a warm shade.\u00a0 It looks white, but when compared to a white piece of paper, it gives off an off-white hue. Beautiful and classic looking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We always recommend sampling and testing paint colors before committing. Factors such as natural lighting, undertones, and your property\u2019s fixed elements will have a significant impact on how a color will appear on your exterior. Our friends at Samplize offer extra-large 9 x 14.75 inch peel-and-stick paint samples of the colors we love for exteriors. Order your \u2018Real Paint, No Mess\u2019 samples from Samplize here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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No. 11\/\/ White Dove by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Often used on modern farmhouses, White Dove has become extremely popular. With a hint of warm gray, it\u2019s a tad brighter than Sea Pearl.\u00a0 It gives off a cozy feeling without reading stark or cold.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 12\/\/ Cape May Cobblestone by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cape May Cobblestone is a classic, elegant gray with a warm undertone. When you\u2019re feeling like you\u2019re not sure which way to turn, Cape May Cobblestone is always a great place to start testing because it\u2019s considered a rather neutral shade. In my experience, Cape May works well in direct sunlight and appears darker in areas of low sun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 13\/\/ Silver Chain by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gray paint can be tricky, just like whites, because of the undertones. With blue, green, taupe, and violet undertones, finding the perfect gray is a challenge. That said, Silver Chain is a gray we have found that doesn\u2019t stray too much from the color it represents. I haven\u2019t seen it read blue or purple.\u00a0 It\u2019s just a nice gray.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 14\/\/ Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams<\/span><\/h3>\n

Repose Gray is a light medium gray that doesn\u2019t read brown or muddy. When testing Repose myself, I noticed a variety of undertones at different points in the day. That said, Repose Gray is reflective and does have a tendency to pick up shades around it. As the paint began to dry I saw a very light purple undertone shine through but more often I see a slight soft green cast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 15\/\/ Olympic Mountains by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

Olympic Mountains by Benjamin Moore is a brighter beige with some gray undertones.\u00a0 It\u2019s light, warm, and fresh and because of this could be used on your whole house, inside and outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. 16\/\/ Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of our favorite and more reliable gray paint colors is Kendall Charcoal<\/a>.\u00a0 It\u2019s neutral shade mixes well with stone or dark brown.\u00a0 On the warm side, Kendall Charcoal won\u2019t read blue; therefore, you can\u2019t go wrong using it time and time again on just about any house exterior or style.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Overall, as I finish my thoughts on 2020 best paint colors for your home\u2019s exterior, I\u2019m reminded of that White Snake song, Here I go again on my own\u2026 going down the only road I\u2019ve ever known. As a drifter I was born to walk alone. I ain\u2019t wasting no more time\u2026. <\/i>Quit feeling like you\u2019re in this alone. Stop drifting around your local hardware store waiting for a color to jump off the shelf.\u00a0 You\u2019re wasting time! Let our designers partner with you on a home design to find the perfect paint color for your home\u2019s architecture and your personal style.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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