THE 8 BEST FRONT DOOR PAINT COLORS

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…

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 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.

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

• 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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

• 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.

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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

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.

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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

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

This next home was oooookay with its blue front door…

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!

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

Let’s take a quick break to talk about paint samples…

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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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

• 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…

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 above samples are just approximations of paint colors

• Sherwin Williams Rayo de Sol is a rayo of sunshine!
• Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold is a rich and stately gold color. Not too yellow, not too orange – juuuust right!
• Sherwin Williams Classical Gold, Gambol Gold, and Bee are also beautiful, brighter choices.

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!

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).

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…

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?

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ORIGINALLY WRITTEN IN 2021, UPDATED FOR YOU IN 2023