This group also works well with most colors from the greens, warm grays and browns/reds palettes. Yellow browns work very well with the tans/yellows palette. Greens combine easier with lighter shades from the warm tans/yellows, warm grays and yellow browns palettes and the darker shades from the blues palette. Use the color trends and tools, as well as the six basic color combination principles on the following pages, as your guide.Īs well as with each other, this color group works well with most cool grays and many of the browns/reds palette. For these elements you can stay within your color palette or combine with another color palette to create your vision – it’s up to you. Once you dive in with your siding choice, the next step is selecting accent and trim colors. CertainTeed offers over 40 color choices for this important part of your home’s design.įrom cool or warm hues, as well as blends and stains, choose one of these siding color palettes that best reflects what you want for your exterior personality. No single element of your home’s exterior has a more profound impact on its overall look than siding. If your home’s architectural style is very distinct (Colonial, Greek Revival, etc.) you will get best results if your color selection and treatment complements its original design. This includes roofing, masonry, stone, stairways, doors, etc. You need to first consider the appearance of any features on the home that will remain unchanged and harmonize your siding color with them. In most cases, you want your home to fit in but not clash with nearby buildings. You may be inspired by your neighbors’ color schemes, but it is a good idea to avoid copying them exactly and best to create your own unique combination that sets your home apart. The colors you pick for your interior walls can also influence your exterior walls. Look for color palette ideas in your surroundings, including landscaping, trees and gardens in your neighborhood and the larger area where you live. This chart shows which tool will work best for your color comfort level. Our user friendly color tools are designed to help you every step of the way. Two strong siding colors can be combined, but we suggest you use CertainTeed’s visualization tools to get a better idea of whether the colors work well together. If you choose to mix color families, consider using one neutral color and be sure to keep in mind the roof color. On the safe side, you can mix two colors from the same color family.
Secondary colors (also known as accent colors) are used within gables or on additions in most cases. The use of two or more exterior wall colors with varied trim colors is part of a trend seen around the country.
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