THE 9 BEST FRONT DOOR PAINT COLORS

Posted on May 7, 2023 by KylieMawdsley

The Top 9 Front Door Paint Colours

Did you know that painting your front door is one of the BEST ways to add curb appeal to your home? And in ONE AFTERNOON, you can take a ho-hum door and turn it into something that gets your neighbors talking – for less than a hundred dollars!

However, with thousands of colors, it can be hard to figure out which colour is best. That’s why you have me (insert happy face here). You can hire me via my E-design to give you the TOP 3-4 colors for YOUR front door, or you can check out these fab options below…

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The best paint colours for front door and curb appeal on the exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, navy blue, black, gray, green and more

1. Best Front Door Color – Burgundy or Red

Burgundy is a great choice if you want visual interest without committing to the intensity of a real vivacious red. Brick red is a slightly more modern take on burgundy, with red coming in as the colour with the most vibrant personality!

The best red, burgundy and brick paint colors for front door. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour consulting blog

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

  • Check out Benjamin Moore’s Sundried Tomato. It’s close to being red but has enough of a burgundy/grounded base to keep it calm and collected.
  • Another fave is Benjamin Moore Dinner Party, more of a rich, dense red.
  • Benjamin Moore New London Burgundy is a more typical burgundy than those with stronger brown, purple, or orange undertones.

If you’re looking for a more ravishing red (check out my profile photo – wink wink), these next colors should get you on the right path. Keep in mind, while red is one of the most popular choices, it isn’t always the smartest one. Your home has to suit red (or a tweaked version of it); otherwise, it will look out of place.

Exterior, front door paint colour consultation with Kylie M Interiors E-design and online color consulting. Sherwin Williams Chinese Red with red orange brick, beige painted wood siding

I gave my E-Design client (above) four beautiful front door options, and Sherwin Williams Chinese Red was the winner.

Exterior palette, red front door best paint colors, Benjamin Moore Caliente, Cream siding Lancaster, shutters in Essex Green. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour advice blog

  • Benjamin Moore Caliente is a gorgeous, sumptuous red, one of my faves for real personality.
  • For a red with a bit more RED, check out Sherwin Williams Poinsettia. It’s not quite primary red, but it’ll give that impression.

BTW, 99.9% of the photos on my blog are from my E-Design clients; thank you for sending them in; you guys rock! 

2. Best Front Door Colour – Navy Blue

Navy blue is a wicked choice for a front door. Blue can be rich and classic or fun and fresh, but it’s the more traditional navy blue paint colors that are a hit with today’s homeowners.

The best navy blue paint colours for the front door exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour consulting blog

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

Front door Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate, red brick stairs on exterior. Kylie M INteriors Edesign, online paint color consulting

Front door painted Benjamin Moore Hale Navy, blue siding and white trim. Best paint colour. Kylie M E-design

  • Sherwin Williams Naval is a handsome fellow and the perfect complement to almost any siding. Naval sits on the slightly cooler end of the blue scale (compared to some navies with a smidge of green in them).
  • Sherwin Williams Cyberspace is a dark navy with a decent gray undercurrent.
  • Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue has a bit more gray and appears slightly ‘softer’ than Naval.
  • Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. Oh haaaale yes! It’s hard to go wrong with the classic look of Hale Navy.

Sherwin Williams Naval blue front door with pink exterior brick

And while there are about half a dozen more navy blues that I could rattle off the top of my head, those are a few of my FAVES.

3. Best Front Door Color – Teal / Blue Green

Whether looking for a farmhouse or a beachy look, there is nothing like a fresh, modern teal paint colour for your front door! Teal is a mixture of blue and green – and not always an even mixture. Some teals lean more on the blue side, while others lean more green.

The best teal front door paint colours, exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, onnline paint colour advice. Sherwin or Benjamin colors

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

Benjamin Moore Sioux Falls blue green front door, Sherwin White Duck off white painted brick exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, curb appeal and online decorating ideas for paint colour

Today’s popular teals also have gray in them, keeping them in check and not so ‘day-glo’.

  • Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue is one of my fave blue-green-gray blends. Whether you prefer the lighter version, Palladian Blue, or the darker Stratton Blue, this blue-green range is a wicked choice for a front door.
  • I can also be talked into the likes of Sherwin Wiliams Peacock Plume for a bit more colour.

Grand Canal and Cloudburst teal blue front door paint colour ideas

Sherwin Williams Rocky River and Greek Villa exterior with brick, white trim, green blue shutters and front door

Looking for something a bit spunkier?

  • You’ll find that Benjamin Moore Mexicali Turquoise is a vibrant, lighter, brighter front door colour.
  • Benjamin Moore Cool Aqua and Sherwin Williams Aquarium are teals with a bit more spazip! (spazip being a super technical term).
  • If you like a green-blue with a slightly vintage feel, Benjamin Moore Hazy Blue might be for you! 

And, of course, the darkest of the teals – Benjamin Moore Yorktowne Green. Not for the faint of heart, Yorktowne Green is a gorgeous blend that’s flexible and easy to live with. It would look stunning in a woodsy environment with cedar siding.

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4. Best Front Door Color – Green

There’s something about a solid dark green that seems to work on a LOT of homes.

The best green front door paint colours. Benjamin and Sherwin. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour virtual consultant

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

Front door Craftsman style painted Benjamin Moore Dark Pewter, Maibec Balsam stained shingles. Kylie M interiors Edesign, online paint color consulting

Front door paint colour Sherwin Williams Night Owl with beige vinyl siding and white trim. Kylie M E-design

The above front door is Sherwin Williams Night Owl. Another beauty is Benjamin Moore Mohegan Sage or Sherwin Williams Rock Bottom for a stronger, striking look.

This next home was oooookay with its blue front door…

front door and exterior dragons breath before

But I knew the siding colour (Benjamin Moore Dragon’s Breath) would be WAY better suited to a lil’ chartreuse, which also satisfied the owner’s desire for something a little OUTSIDE the box!

Front door Benjamin Moore Chatreuse, siding Dragons Breath, similiar to Sherwin Urbane Bronze. Kylie M Interiors Edesign

Benjamin Moore Chartreuse was the PERFECT choice to take things up a notch!

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5. Best Front Door Color – Black 

Black is bold and is a great way to make a statement on a large or small home. It looks especially fabulous when paired with a crisp white trim.

The best black front door paint colours exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour consulting. Benjamin and Sherwin

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

Front door exterior painted Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, Mink siding, Alabaster trim. Kylie M INteriors Edesign, online paint colour consultant

Exterior with red brick. Paint colours Sherwin Williams Dovetail and gauntlet gray with Iron Ore front door and white trim. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint colour consultant

And while black is a classic in the fashion world, it isn’t a ‘sure’ thing on a front door. Some homes look too intimidating with a black door – particularly ones that don’t have enough natural light around them.

  • Benjamin Moore Black 2132-10. Yup, just black – clearly, a rocket scientist named it.
  • Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black and Iron Ore are beautiful black choices. Tricorn Black is bolder and more striking, whereas Iron Ore is slightly softer.

Black doesn’t always suit homes with river rock or ledge stone detail or front doors that are under the heavy shadow

6. Best Front Door Paint Color – Gray & Charcoal

Gray and charcoal are a hit with homeowners these days and, with their varying undertones, suit a HUGE variety of homes.

The best gray, charcoal front door paint colours, exterior. Kylie M Interiors edesign, Sherwin and Benjamin paint colours. Virtual consulting

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

Aged copper roof, painted white brick exterior, black shutters and benjamin moore gray front door. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint color consultant

Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray painted front door with stone and cream vinyl siding. Kylie M E-design

  • I have MAD love for Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray, a slightly warmer, deep charcoal. See how it jibes with the black trim and the river rock feature wall in the above photo.
  • For a softer look, check out Sherwin Williams Dovetail, the slightly lighter version of Gauntlet Gray.
  • You can also check out Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray, a medium-dark charcoal with a MINOR green undertone. Kendall Charcoal is also a big hit for a more striking look, like the darker version of Amherst Gray.

I also love the SUPER PASSIVE approach of Benjamin Moore Gray 2121-10, shown on this next front door…

Stone exterior around front door with patio and beams. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint color consultant. DIY Decorating and design. Front door painted Benjamin Moore Gray 2121-10

7. Best Front Door Paint Colour – Yellow & Gold

Yellow and gold can look warm and welcoming on a home. Just remember that yellow reflects much more light than most other colors, so when choosing a yellow, make sure its intensity suits your home and your personal style (in other words, err on the side of caution when choosing ‘intensity’). 

The best yellow gold paint colours for the front door exterior. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online virtual paint color consulting services

The above samples are just approximations of paint colors

8. Feeling brave for your front door?

My client Mark wanted a front door that was a little different from the rest. I threw some beauties at him, and he settled on Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange!

Exterior front door, mid century style painted orange with dark brown black trim and painted brick in a cream beige tone. Kylie M Interiors E-design and ONline Colour consulting decorating expert

And while orange won’t suit MOST homes, it was the PERFECT choice for his home and the palette he decided on (see the whole project here).

Exterior siding in blue paint colour, white trim, orange front door, dark gray black roof. Kylie M INteriors Edesign

This last one is just for fun, as I don’t HAVE a violet-inspired front door section yet, but this one was TOO pretty not to include.

Before the rusty red wasn’t BAD, it just wasn’t connecting enough with the stone, whereas Sherwin Williams Darkroom hit JUST the spot…

Before and after front door painted red rust to purple. Best paint colour with stone. Kylie M Interiors Edesign, online paint color consulting. Sherwin Williams Darkroom

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PEOPLE ALSO ASK…

WHAT’S THE BEST FRONT DOOR PAINT COLOR?

The best color for your front door is the one that suits your siding, roof, stone, brick, walkway, and surrounding landscape. There is no ‘universally best’ front door paint color.

SHOULD THE FRONT DOOR BE LIGHTER OR DARKER THAN THE HOUSE?

Most of the time, the front door is darker than the rest of the house, although there are exceptions, especially when it comes to dark gray homes.

WHAT FRONT DOOR PAINT COLOR IS BEST FOR RESALE?

As long as it PERFECTLY suits the home it’s on, blue is one of the best colors for resale.

SHOULD THE FRONT DOOR & BACK DOOR BE THE SAME COLOR?

HECK NO! While they CAN be the same color, they can also do their own things.

WHAT COLOR DOOR MAKES YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE?

While it’s MORE important that your front door suits the surrounding finishes/environment, black is seen as a classic black shade for expensive-looking homes.

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Not sure which paint colour is best for YOUR front door?

Let me help with my Online Paint Colour Consulting services! 

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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2021, UPDATED FOR YOU IN 2023



Comments

  1. Hello Kylie

    I have (between yellow, gray, brown, beige and orange tones) stone on my house (half way) the rest if a vinyl gray cedarshake panel.
    I was going to use BM Charcoal Kendall paint for my front door. Once I google it I found out it was more of a slate color. The picture I have of the door, it looks blueish.
    Now I don’t know which color to go with. Please help me. Thank you.

  2. I absolutely agree that painting your front door is a fantastic way to enhance your home’s curb appeal. It’s amazing how a simple change can make such a big difference! I appreciate the color suggestions you’ve provided, particularly the burgundy and red options. They add a touch of visual interest and can make a statement without being overpowering. It’s crucial to consider the overall style and color palette of your home before selecting a bold color like red. Making sure it complements the surroundings is key. Thanks for sharing these fabulous front door color ideas!

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  3. Hello, what is the color of paint on the teal colored door that you have pictured with the pumpkin patch decor?

    Thank you!

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  4. So many great choices! I’m a little confused on what paint colors go with what door. For example, in the black section you mention 3 different black colors, and have 2 photos above with different black doors – which paint color is on the top photo (with the green fern)? How about the greyed out teal color (with the little pumpkin wagons)? Thanks so much! 🙂

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