Front Door Colors

A home showing the front door painted in black.

Door Color: Black

The color of your front door says a lot about your home and can also provide insight into your personality. It makes a statement, adds curb appeal, and sets the tone for what lies inside.

Explore below to see how these popular door colors look on homes as well as what they may say about you.

Palette of colors that are popular to use on front doors.

Red is a traditional color that has been used for front doors dating back to historic times. The color was a way of letting travelers know their home was a safe place to stay. Although a deep red is a classic choice, vibrant reds like No More Drama modernize the style. No matter the hue, red will make visitors feel safe and welcome.

A home showing the front door painted in a red hue.

Door Color: No More Drama

A pop of a bold and bright hue like Tart Orange or Midsummer Gold enhances the look of a modern or mid-century style home. These hues are fun, lively, and inviting giving the impression of someone who often throws parties and likes to entertain.

A home showing the front door painted in an orange hue.

Door Color: Tart Orange

A home showing the front door painted in a yellow hue.

Door Color: Midsummer Gold

Dark Green is often associated with wealth and prosperity.  Dark Everglade gives the home a rich opulent feeling.

A home showing the front door painted in a dark green hue.

Door Color: Dark Everglade

Wood-stained doors are typically associated with nature. A light wood stain like Cedar gives an eco-friendly and natural sense. However, with a darker stain like Cordovan Brown, the vibe is casual, yet distinguished.

A home showing the front door stained in a light wood color.

Door Stain: Cedar

A home showing the front door stained as dark brown.

Door Stain: Cordovan Brown

The most common color for front doors is white. It works with almost any style and color home. Polar Bear is a crisp option it gives the impression that the inside is fresh, clean, and inviting.

A home showing the front door painted in white.

Door Color: Polar Bear

Prairie Rose and Breezeway on the door give a cottage feel to a simply white-painted home.  Suggests the personality of someone who enjoys a lazy day with a book or craft. The atmosphere is comfy and cozy all year round.

A home showing the front door painted in a pink hue.

Door Color: Prairie Rose 

A home showing the front door painted in a minty green hue.

Door Color: Breezeway 

To make a statement, Pure Turquoise will do just that. The color says fun, daring and clever.

A home showing the front door painted in a blue hue.

Door Color: Pure Turquoise 

Black and Compass Blue are both deep dark hues that give the home a classic yet modern feel. They work nicely on most homes. Both hues are sophisticated and timeless.

A home showing the front door painted in black.

Door Color: Black

A home showing the front door painted in a navy blue hue.

Door Color: Compass Blue

For more ideas on color, visit behr.com.

Colorfully yours,

Larayne

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  • Crystal Myers says...

    What is the house color and trim of the house with the prairie rose front door? (The whitish house with gray trim)

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Crystal, thank you for visiting our blog!
      The house body is Bit of Sugar PR-W14 and the trim is Chic Gray PPU26-10.

      Hope this helps!

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

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