11 Stylish Front Door Paint Colors to Upgrade Your Curb Appeal

Simply White by Benjamin Moore

You can't go wrong with a classic white paint color, especially when you want a sharp contrast for a home with a dark or colorful exterior. “A crisp white, such as Simply White OC-117, can be a great solution for homes with a busy front porch or with lots of surrounding colors,” Yeo says. “You can even extend the same color throughout the house trim for a cohesive look.”

Paint Color: Simply White by Benjamin Moore

Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin-Williams

Sue Wadden, Sherwin-Williams' director of color marketing, uses Antiquarian Brown for her own front door—and she loves how the warm, rich tone welcomes people inside. “The timeless brown shade with red undertones goes well in almost any house and is the ideal safe choice for homeowners,” she says.

Classic neutrals won't go out of fashion, so it's a safe shade to pair with any exterior house color. Plus, a brown front door creates an impression of secure and sophisticated reliability. 

Paint Color: Antiquarian Brown by Sherwin-Williams

Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore

Black front doors are practical, timeless, and sophisticated, and pair well with most exterior home colors. Yeo explains that since Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore is a soft shade of black, it's become a homeowner favorite for its malleable character. “It's extremely versatile and can be repeated in other surface areas such as shutters and/or trim with ease,” she says.

Paint Color: Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore

Golden Hour by Glidden

For a youthful, energetic aesthetic, consider an attention-grabbing bright yellow paint color, like Golden Hour by Glidden. “A bright yellow front door says that you want to welcome guests into your home with happiness,” says Ashley McCollum, Glidden's color expert. “You are confident with your color choices and love to go for a bold, standout option,” she says. To make this shade pop, pair it with a cool neutral house color and crisp white trim.

Paint Color: Golden Hour by Glidden

Basque Green by Sherwin-Williams

Bring extra greenery to your front porch with the mossy shade of Basque Green. “This casual deep green, made for crafting a contemporary coastal scene, is a great unexpected color for front doors,” Wadden says. “Its blissful, botanical, and effortless vibe welcomes guests into what feels like an oasis of a home,” she says. This calm, restorative shade pairs well with an assortment of front porch planters.  

Paint Color: Basque Green by Sherwin-Williams

Vining Ivy by Glidden

“A blue-green front door says you love creating a cozy and welcoming environment, with a touch of luxe,” McCollum says. “You mix contemporary and traditional styles to create a home unique to you.” Vining Ivy by Glidden features muted aqua tones that pair perfectly with deep-toned, natural wood siding or off-white walls.

Paint Color: Vining Ivy by Glidden

Cactus Green by Benjamin Moore

Bright green paint is an easy way to add some refreshing, nature-inspired curb appeal to your home. “Infused with personality, Cactus Green 2035-20 is a brilliant green that makes a memorable first impression,” Yeo says. “The high saturation sets your home apart from your neighbors’, yet it feels balanced as the green hue complements the surrounding greenery.” To make an eye-catching statement, pair this front door color with a neutral exterior paint, such as ivory, tan, or gray.

Paint Color: Cactus Green by Benjamin Moore

Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams

Neutral, versatile grays go with just about any home exterior, from painted siding to classic brick. And dark gray shades, like Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams, are particularly popular on front doors of contemporary homes.

“I love using dark colors on front doors because it adds a dramatic touch to any exterior and gives the home a personality,” Wadden says. “While this cool, deep and mysterious charcoal can sometimes be intimidating to use, it lends an air of sophistication when used in specific areas—like a front door."

Paint Color: Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Lips by Glidden

A luscious, rich red paint color offers a confident focal point for the front of your home. “A red front door shows that you lean more towards a traditional style home, but still want that bold pop of color,” McCollum says. “You love to add a splash of glamor and fun flair to your home.”

Paint color: Ruby Lips by GLIDDEN®

King’s Red by Benjamin Moore

A solid, sophisticated shade, such as King's Red by Benjamin Moore, contrasts well with light and dark siding. “Inspired by paints made with the pigment vermillion, this deep red from the Benjamin Moore Williamsburg Paint Color Collection brings timeless beauty to the home,” Yeo says. “This historically accurate color is great for homeowners who want to preserve the historic value of their home.” 

Paint Color: King’s Red by Benjamin Moore

Stuart Gold by Benjamin Moore

If a bold, bright yellow paint color isn't quite your style, try a warm, welcoming, sophisticated amber shade instead. Stuart Golf by Benjamin Moore is part of the brand’s Historic Color collection and offers a timeless, elegant aesthetic.

“From Victorian to mid-century modern to colonial homes, a pop of yellow feels refreshing and uplifting,” Yeo says. She recommends pairing this shade with warm neutrals, such as Edgecomb Gray HC-173, or create a monochromatic look with Weston Flax HC-5.

Paint Color: Stuart Gold by Benjamin Moore