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An effective exterior palette consists of three main colors including body, trim, and accent colors. |
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Colors appear paler outside, therefore always choose final colors outside, and check them morning, noon, and especially at dusk – when daylight becomes more purple, and taupes can often look pink. |
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Use a semi-gloss finish to highlight trim and accents, and less sheen, such as flat or eggshell, on the body of your home. |
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Consider your neighbor, community, and climate. It is appealing for your home to look slightly different or unique, however, it is suggested you also keep it in harmony with your neighborhood. |
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In all cases, test patches are strongly recommended. Surface texture changes the appearance of color due to the effects of light and shadow. Utilize our 2 oz. trial size paints to test the colors on your home before you paint. Many of the colors featured in this card are available in trial size, please ask your Porter® Paints retailer. |
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When choosing colors, take into consideration what direction your home faces. For example, colors will seem warmer if your home faces south, and cooler if it faces north. |
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If you like your brick and mortar combination, a simple, effective solution is to choose a neutral body color that is similar to the mortar, but a shade or two lighter or darker. |
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If you are painting above a stone facing, create a subtle and elegant effect by choosing a color pulled from the stone. |
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You can minimize attention to vents and gutters by painting them the same color as the body of the house or by choosing a trim color that is similar to them. |
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Consider your landscaping: if you always plant red flowers for spring, then a red front door is a sure-fire complement. |
