The color of your front door reveals a lot about your home’s style and personality. As a main focal point of your home’s exterior, a beautiful front door can add major curb appeal. Make a bold statement with a dark red or keep it neutral with a calm gray. What color should you paint your front door? Let’s find out!
Bright Yellow
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Nothing says “hello” like a bright yellow entryway! Give your house some eye-candy with a welcoming yellow door that is sure to brighten any visitor’s day. Pair it with white walls or against a darker exterior for a happy surprise. With radiant yellow, it’ll feel like summer all year long.
Ravishing Red
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Add a fun kick to your home with a ravishing red door. A bright red can transform any entryway from humdrum and “meh” to dazzling and eccentric. Red pairs well with navy blues, creams, and grays and is sure to make any home stand out.
Classic Black
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Black doors that sit on a lighter exterior tend to be bold, yet still look elegant. Splash some black on your home’s exterior to get that classic and edgy streak. With the right trim, a black door can make a big statement and add dramatic contrast to your front yard.
Burnt Orange
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Warm up your home’s entrance with a pleasant, burnt orange hue. It pairs wonderfully with blue, gray, and warm white walls. Orange is an extremely popular color for front doors and adds a certain coziness that’s perfect for welcoming visitors. It doesn’t overpower the home’s exterior but still manages to add the perfect balance of bold.
Electric Blue
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For more of a fun and spunky look, paint your front door an electric blue. This pop of color instantly adds life to a dull-looking exterior and looks great with vibrant flowers and plants. Don’t be afraid to get creative — add an outdoor wall light and gold hardware to give it some character!
Amherst Gray
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Gray is one of the most popular neutrals, adding a timeless and classic look to whatever it touches. The enchanting Amherst Gray pairs beautifully with bright whites and creams and different variations of black. Add a modern yet enchanting touch to your home with the wide variety of undertones this color has to offer!
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Aubergine
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Looking to add some pizzazz to your home? Paint your front door a vibrant purple like Aubergine to make it stand out. Purple is a great choice for both neutral and dark home exteriors — whether your home is painted sage green or chocolate brown, you can be sure that this dramatic purple will make a bold statement. Plus, purple is Pantone’s 2018 Color of the Year!
Sage Green
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Sage Green is a beautiful earthy hue that pairs nicely with wood tones and metal finishes. Because of it’s more soothing and neutral appearance, it doesn’t overpower the rest of the home’s exterior and makes a great background for seasonal wreaths. Sage Green accentuates your home’s natural elements and looks wonderful next to vibrantly colored flowers.