Picking a paint color combination for your ... If you prefer a classic white for your exterior, adding contrast with your trim is a great way to set your house apart. Here, the purple undertones ...

Tips: The exterior paint color you first pick might look washed out once it’s on your house. Pick a color that’s one or two shades darker than what you think you want, or go a shade grayer.

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Paint your house in a monochromatic colour scheme, for example three different shades of blue or green, offset with a smart white trim, or try incorporating small hits of colour to your exterior.