Beautiful Front Door Colors for the Best Curb Appeal on the Block
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Whether you’re positioned just off the road or down a winding drive, a vibrant front door is the architectural equivalent of a neighborly “happy to see ya.” Painting your front door is an inexpensive and easy weekend DIY project that will make a huge improvement to the appearance of your home. But, with so many color choices out there, it can be overwhelming to find just the right one. We’ve made it easy for you with this roundup of some of our favorite country homes, all with beautiful and inviting front doors in a whole range of colors from sunny yellow and pale pink to hunter green and navy blue. We also have tips for what front door colors work best on gray houses, brick houses, shingled cottages, and, of course, crisp white farmhouses.
The color you choose can also help set the tone for what guests may find inside. For a polished, sophisticated look, consider a black front door. Think blue for something classically country—from an airy sky blue to a handsome navy. The color red has age-old cred: In Colonial times, a red front door indicated weary travelers were welcome to spend the night. And, a shade of green is a natural compliment to a shingled cottage or other neutral exterior.
Whatever color you choose, we suggest using a high gloss paint. Not only will its light reflecting sheen help your door stand out, the finish’s durability and easiness to clean ensures it will hold up to all that in and out traffic.
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Sky Blue
For something classically country, think blue—it matches that wide open sky, after all! Use it on the shutters as well for a cottage look we’re giving all the heart-eyes (don’t forget the pink roses!).
Get the Look:
Door and Shutter Paint Color: Fairview Blue by Benjamin Moore
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Charleston Green
This charming cottage exudes the trademarks of low-country architecture: a standing seam metal roof, lap siding, and board-and-batten shutters paired with iron shutter dogs. Finishing the classic look is the color pairing of white with a dark green-black referred to as Charleston green.
Get the Look:
Front Door and Shutter Paint Color: Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore
Soft Gray
When you want to set off your front door, but in a subtle way, follow designer Nancy Fishelson’s lead and try a warm light gray. It’s a sophisticated look that works well for the classic architecture of a historic farmhouse.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Repose Gray by Sherwin-Williams
Dusty Navy Blue
For a modern beach house or coastal cottage, a dusty navy blue is the perfect compliment to wood shingle siding. Painting the trim white keeps the exterior bright and light and lets the blue door really stand out.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Kensington Blue by Benjamin Moore
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Crisp White
If your home’s exterior is dark gray, like this charming little cottage in West Virginia, a crisp white for the door and trim will provide a clean, modern look.
Get the Look:
Exterior Paint Color: Evening Hush by Behr
Front Door and Trim Paint Color: Extra White by Sherwin-Williams
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Pale Yellow
Can you imagine a more welcoming entry? A soft yellow door feels like a friendly smile against the white clapboard exterior of this Connecticut farmhouse.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Lemon Sorbet by Benjamin Moore
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Apple Red
Your house won’t get lost amongst the trees with a bold red door to beckon everyone home. The color works well with most colors of exteriors from light to dark, but really pops on a white house.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Classic Red by Valspar
Dark Hunter Green
If you want a sophisticated look, but also something that is a little more fun than a high-gloss black, you can’t can wrong with hunter green. A green and white pairing always looks crisp and timeless.
Get the Look:
Exterior Paint Color: Early Morning Mist by Benjamin Moore
Front Door and Shutter Color: Coach Green by Fine Paints of Europe
Blue Green
A soft blueish-green brings the shade of seaglass to the warm white exterior of this coastal cottage.
Get the Look:
Front Door and Trim Paint Color: Halycon Green by Sherwin-Williams
Yellow-Orange
If you’re looking to make a curb-stopping statement, a citrusy orange is about as “honey, I’m home!” as it gets.
Get the Look:
Door Paint Color: Yellow Marigold by Benjamin Moore
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Bold Red
Give a gray house a splash of color by painting both the window frames and the front door a cheery red. Red gives a gray house personality while still letting it blend into its natural surroundings.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore
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Classic Black
It doesn’t get any more classic than white clapboard siding (Cloud White by Benjamin Moore) accented by black shutters and front door.
Get the Look:
Front Door and Shutter Paint Color: Black by Benjamin Moore
Golden Yellow
This little storybook brick cottage welcomes with its vibrant yellow front door. The golden tones of the yellow compliment the brown undertones of the home’s brick exterior.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Golden Retriever by Benjamin Moore
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Peachy Pink
Looking for a little feminine flair? Try a pastel pink. Complete the look with a pair of copper lanterns, brass dragonfly door knocker, and a vintage-styled mailbox.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Peach Punch by Glidden
Beachy Blue
Turn any home into a beach-worthy escape with an uplifting sky blue. Here, on Paul Caddell's New York cottage, the crisp, clean blue pairs perfectly with the brown shingled exterior and adds more interest than if he had simply gone with the same white paint color as the home’s trim.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Celestial Light by Behr
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Mint Green
A minty green front door gives a a fresh, modern upgrade to a traditional exterior.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Arsenic by Farrow & Ball
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Rustic Orange
If fall is your favorite season, choose a color that compliments all those pumpkins and gourds. It will make your house a standout come October and all year round.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Pumpkin Patch by Glidden
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Bright Pink
Yes, you do want a pink front door! A picturesque little Victorian farmhouse deserves the prettiest of front doors and this crisp pink hue does just the trick. The pony agrees!
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Cat’s Meow by Benjamin Moore
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Happy Green
If you have an all white house, consider leaving the door white but painting the frame of your screen or storm door a color. It’s a little change that will have big impact. For added fun, try the same color on your porch floor!
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Nurture Green by Sherwin-Williams
Blueish-Black
A soft blueish-black on the front door and window frames elevates this simple board-and-batten exterior.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Deep Space by Benjamin Moore
Drab Green
Pair the look of weathered shingles with a warm green that has some brown undertones. Outlined in a creamy white, the look is fresh, while still evoking historic charm.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Chopped Dill by Benjamin Moore
Bright Red
Bright red is a perfect compliment to a dark gray exterior. It brings a classic but punchy look to a home.
For a similar look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Candy Apple by Glidden
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Honey Gold
Green undertones make this brownish yellow a nice choice for rustic cedar cabins. It brings enough color to draw attention but doesn’t distract from the natural surroundings.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Summerdale Gold by Benjamin Moore
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Olive Green
The yellow undertones of an olive green make it a nice pairing with creamier colored siding.
For a similar look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Bespoke Green by Magnolia Home
Sky Blue
A calming shade of blue brings the sea and sky straight to your front door, making it an ideal choice for a white farmhouse. Complete the look with a galvanized ceiling light, nickel anchor door knocker, galvanized bucket planters, and a woven basket mailbox.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball
Sunny Yellow
It doesn’t get much cuter than this tiny schoolhouse-turned-cottage! Homeowners John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of interior design firm Madcap Cottage amped up the cuteness with a sunny yellow door and striped green awnings
Get the look:
Front Door Paint Color: Citron by Farrow & Ball
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Tar Black
A black door can make a strong style statement, especially in a shiny, inky shade against soft gray siding.
For a similar look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Black by Behr
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Bright Blue
Colonial-style homes pair perfectly with a blue and white color palette. Architect Patrick Ahearn selected the exact right blue hue when designing this house.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, St. Giles Blue by Farrow & Ball
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Red Orange
Homeowner Jenn Chiarelli gave her home’s gray shingled exterior a dose of “c’mon on in” thanks to a reddish-orange door. White trim offsets the punchy door and ensures it doesn’t overwhelm.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Pomegranate by Dunn-Edwards Paint
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Spring Green
Keep your home looking vibrant all year long with a jovial shade of green, like this one on designer Loi Thai's Maine home.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Good Times by Clark & Kensington
Colonial Red
In Colonial times, a red front door indicated weary travelers were welcome to spend the night. For an historic look that feels brand new, try a cheery red for your front door. You can even match your front room to it, like this home does.
Get the Look:
Door Paint Color: Positive Red by Sherwin-Williams
Grass Green
A soothing shade of green will look gorgeous on your front porch throughout each season. This classic green is based on a paint color found on a historic house near Williamsburg—we’d say that makes it pretty tried-and-true.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Raleigh Green by Benjamin Moore
Vintage Red
Brown cedar shingles pair nicely with a vintage red paint. Also try turquoise blue (Fish Pond by Behr) or bright green (Peppermint Leaf by Benjamin Moore) for a fresh update on this old school exterior.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Apple Valley by Dunn-Edwards
Basil Green
Create the coziest cottage with this warm shade of green that will match a thriving lawn.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Rosemary Green by Benjamin Moore
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Bright Yellow
Light gray siding looks especially clean with bright white trim and a splash of color on the front door, like this cheery yellow.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Cheerful by Sherwin-Williams
True Red
Take a simple approach, like on this modern farmhouse by Chango & Co., by sticking to white and black and adding one impactful pop of color like this bold, primary red.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Heritage Red by Benjamin Moore
Periwinkle Blue
Instead of coating your entire door in a bright color, opt for a painted frame in a fun tone for a similar effect.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Periwinkle by Behr
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Cottage Red
Cookbook author and Food Network star Nancy Fuller painted the door and trim of her traditional red brick home a deep rusty red hue, evoking an old schoolhouse feel.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Cottage Red by Benjamin Moore
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Country Blue
From transferware to ticking stripes, the pairing of blue and white is rooted in country interiors. So, of course, the classic combination makes for the loveliest of farmhouse entries. Complete the look with a pair of white enamel gooseneck sconces.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore
Coral Pink
Have a soft gray exterior? Give it a subtle pop of personality with a punchy pink door, like this happy hue homeowner Helena Ernst chose for her home's newly added antique door.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Coral Flower by Glidden
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Charcoal and Red
For a nautical style, pair a punchy red with dark or black houses. A dark house also looks great with a bright pink front door!
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Calypso Berry by PPG Paints
Baby Blue
Singer, songwriter, and contributing editor Holly Williams chose to break up her historic farmhouse’s crisp white exterior by painting her front door in the prettiest of palest blues.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Van Courtland Blue by Benjamin Moore
RELATED: Tour the rest of Holly’s renovated circa-1820s Kentucky farmhouse.
Beachy Yellow
A yellow door is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of anyone who walks through it. Pair it with a minty overhead light for a retro vibe.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Canary Yellow by PPG from Home Depot
Purple-Blue
Create a seriously fun front porch by adding a purple door that will look beautiful surrounded by vibrant flower pots.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Purple Paradise by Behr
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Simple Red
Red is always an easy way to bring attention to your front door. Try a bright shade against neutrals, like this tan wood siding.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Apple Red by Rust-Oleum
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True Blue
For a classic look on any home, especially a stone house like this one, a true deep blue is a great option.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Gentleman's Gray by Benjamin Moore
Sage Green
Choose a verdant shade inspired by the natural surroundings to connect indoors and out. Pair it with a star pendant light, galvanized planters, and a hand-knotted woven doormat.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: Artichoke by Sherwin-Williams
True Red
It may be a little unexpected, but a rich red front door is a nice color compliment to a red brick exterior.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, King’s Red by Benjamin Moore
Dark Green
This classic dark green color never goes out of style for a front door, especially when painted on a crisp white house and paired with matching shutters.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Green Meadows by Benjamin Moore
Farmhouse Blue
We love the simplicity of a white farmhouse with a pale blue door. It’s not too loud and works perfectly off of the sweet brick steps.
Get the Look:
Front Door Paint Color: For similar, Balmy Breeze by Clark + Kensington
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