The BEHR Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, is a captivating blue-green that bring tranquility, depth, and timeless style. While it’s a stunning choice for interiors, Hidden Gem also shines when used to elevate home exteriors. Its versatility allows it to complement a wide range of architectural styles, from modern farmhouses to traditional homes making it a go-to hue for homeowners looking to refresh their curb appeal with confidence.
As shown above, Craftsman-style homes, known for their earthy palettes and handcrafted details, are beautifully complemented by Hidden Gem. The color pairs well with natural wood tones, stonework, adding a layer of richness that feels authentic to the style. It’s a fresh alternative to the usual forest greens and browns, offering a modern update that still honors tradition.
Traditional homes benefit from Hidden Gem’s understated elegance. Whether used on clapboard siding or paired with white trim and stone accents, the color adds depth without overpowering the home’s architectural lines. It’s a refined choice that enhances details while maintaining a classic and welcoming feel.
In new construction modern farmhouses, mixed materials like board-and-batten siding, natural wood accents, metal roofing, and stonework offer a rich canvas for color. Hidden Gem adds a fresh, contemporary twist with its blue-green tone, providing contrast against lighter elements like whitewashed brick or stone and complementing darker metals and wood. Whether used as the main siding color or as an accent on gables and trim, it brings a fresh, cohesive look to the overall façade, boosting curb appeal with a confident, stylish finish.
For painted brick exteriors, using Hidden Gem as the main body color creates a bold, modern look while preserving the home’s traditional character and enhancing architectural details.
Hidden Gem adds a calming, stylish touch to outdoor areas like patios, pergolas, and built-in seating. Its rich blue-green tone pairs beautifully with wood, stone, and greenery, helping define the space and create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.
Gates are often the first architectural detail guests encounter, making them a perfect opportunity to showcase personality and style. Hidden Gem adds a refined yet welcoming touch to driveway gates, garden gates, and side yard access points. Its rich blue-green tone stands out beautifully against neutrals tones, offering a pop of color that that feels purposeful and adds visual interest to the overall exterior.
Garage doors are another major visual element of a home’s exterior, and Hidden Gem offers a bold yet balanced way to make them stand out. Its rich blue-green tone adds depth and contrast, especially against lighter siding or natural tone materials.
Visit BEHR.com to discover more on how the BEHR 2025 Color of the Year, Hidden Gem, transforms home exteriors across styles, from modern farmhouses and traditional homes to Craftsman designs and outdoor living spaces. And with BEHR high-performing exterior paints, you can count on long-lasting color, durability, and protection so your home looks beautiful season after season.
Colorfully yours,
Diana
