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What color should I paint front door?

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

We have a large and traditional house painted a chocolate brown with white trim. I'd like to paint the front door and need advice. It is under a large porch covering so is shadowed, and is surrounded by white trim.

I'm considering a shade of black if I could figure out the right shade, but open to other color ideas too. I plan to paint over the existing white detail on the door.

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acm

4 years ago

bright golden yellow!

will Photoshop up some colors for your consideration.

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branson4020
4 years ago
Dark, dark chocolate brown.
Mary Beth
4 years ago
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acm
4 years ago
I just change the hues and darkness, so sometimes your inset trim is a little funny, but ignore that for the overall effect...

I think my favorites are the orange and the turquoise, but really any bright color will help make the covered entry more welcoming.
clsarah
4 years ago

How about a rust color?
chloebud
4 years ago
I've always kind of liked blues with brown.
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A-List Builders Inc.
4 years ago
A dark wood color would complement the style of your home really nicely.
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Inner City Skyline
4 years ago
Matters if you would like your door to stand out or not.

If you need something more standard, this is a great color choice

If you looking for a pop of color, or to stand out in your neighborhood you can go pink!

Standard White is also a great job.
houssaon
4 years ago
You could just pick a favorite color. Any bright one would go. I would paint the door all the same color, but keep the side lights white. I like orange. It is not common. Pink and blue are good too.
Jordan Blackburn
4 years ago
A light grey blue would look great.
J Williams
4 years ago
Blue or orange or maybe a really deep plum. Very pretty entry.
J Williams
4 years ago
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6041-otter#/6041/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6020-marooned#/6020/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0

https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6272-plum-brown#/6272/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0
Brittany Nguyen
4 years ago
I love the red!! So bold and vibrant.
raymond_martinez13
4 years ago
A dark color like black, dark brown, navy blue would make the door frame stand out. But a nice right red or yellow color door will also make your house pop!
steve
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Why are you asking everybody else; it's not their house, it's yours; paint it whatever color you like! If it were my house, I would leave it whatever color it is....saves you money and work.
Anna (6B/7A in MD)
4 years ago
Turquoise, orange, or a soft pink. The one on the end:
suezbell
4 years ago
Nice house.

Like the front door as is, however, is that siding brown ... if so, a deep dark bold burgundy red would work well with it or a brown that's lighter than the siding but with a reddish hue.

Yellow or orange make me think of highway warning signs -- but that's just me. It's your door and you should make it one of your favorite colors -- a color that makes you smile as you approach it.

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