Give your home a facelift with these fresh, modern green exterior colors.
8 Refreshing Green Exterior Paint Colors
Updated on Apr. 18, 2024
When selecting an exterior color for your home, it’s tempting to choose something safe and neutral. And while white, gray and tan homes can be beautiful, don’t discount a bolder choice — like green! The right shade of green exudes a fresh, modern look, but also feels chic and timeless.
According to interior designer and color expert Heather Fulton of Fulton Park Designs, look for a green with gray undertones.
“This helps temper the vibrancy, resulting in a more refined and sophisticated appearance,” says Fulton, “By selecting muted versions of green, homeowners can achieve a harmonious and tasteful aesthetic that complements their home’s unique style and architectural elements.”
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Moss Green Exterior
The exterior of this home designed by @amyhuberdesigns features moss green siding (Eclipse by Sherwin-Williams) and black trim (Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams).
The farmhouse style is often done in black and white, but the green gives the home a fresh, unique look that stands out among the rest. Wood tone accents in the columns and garage doors add beautiful natural contrast.
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Gray-Green Exterior
The gray-green color of this home from @frankgoodbuilders pairs perfectly with the gray and white tones in the stone facade. White trim gives it a crisp finish. Remember to test potential green exterior colors next to stone and roof colors for an accurate visual.
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Forest Green Exterior
A bold, dark forest green color and bright white trim gives this charming lake house new life. Built in 1949, the home has been lovingly restored by @talkofthehouse.
Don’t be afraid to be a little daring with your exterior color. This house proves the risk is worth the reward!
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Sage Green Exterior
Sage green shakes, white trim and touches of copper create a fresh, woodsy exterior for this beautiful Craftsman house from @landschute.
Sage green is a good choice if you want a color that adds character and interest, while still feeling neutral. This particular sage features blue undertones, which play nicely off the cool tones of the stonework.
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Muted Green Exterior
This brick house from @sparrowconstruction.co is painted in an earthy green color that almost looks gray.
Be sure to view your exterior green color samples at different times of day to see how they look in different lighting. A versatile color like this one might look like a fresh sage green at times, or a muted gray-green six hours later. Check out Oil Cloth by Benjamin Moore for a similar look.
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High Contrast Green Exterior
This home, designed by @growingupgowler, features rich, dark-green siding paired with light stone veneer. The high contrast makes a big impact, and stands out among all the white homes on the block.
The color, Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams, is the perfect balance of bold and classic. It’s eye-catching and modern without being overwhelming or garish.
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@splorin.lauren raise your hand if you would paint your house yoga pant green 🙋🏻♀️ #homereno #diy #exteriorpainting #greenpaintcolors @Lauren ♬ Boogie Shoes – KC & The Sunshine Band
Olive Green Exterior
Your green color inspiration can come from anywhere. Just be sure to test a sample before ordering enough paint for your whole house.
Seen here, a color @splorin.lauren loved on the inside of her home, looked completely different on the exterior. She eventually landed on this beautiful, dark olive green that believe it or not, was inspired by … her yoga pants!
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@mykelzzzzz Watch me paint my door trim emerald green 🚪💚 Long story short, I am an esthetician and I did full body waxing for about 7 years. Once I was giving this lady a Brazilian. She told me she worked for HGTV plus several well known paint companies. She also happened to be the person tasked with deciding which color trends to promote every year. So, she knew a thing or two about design and paint. She told me about this paint trick to make a door look bigger and better! I am happy to finally bring her advice to life, on my door. . . . . . #hgvt #fyp #foryoupage #familylife #marriedwithchildren #design #painttrends #painttricks #frontdoor #emeraldgreen #momsoftiktok #houserenovation #houseexterior #boiseidaho #learntopaint #dogsoftiktok #watchmepaint #makemefamous #blowthisup #exteriordesign #diyproject ♬ Makeba – Jain
Emerald Green Front Door
If you don’t want to commit to painting your entire house green, try it as an accent. Green trim or a green front door can transform your exterior, and it’s easier and more affordable to execute.
Watch as @mykelzzzzz paints her front door and trim Emerald by Sherwin-Williams. Painting the trim to match the door makes a bigger impact.
