The pros recommend avoiding these exterior paint colors.
Not allexterior paint colorsare created equal, designers say.
Generally speaking, there are six categories of paint hues that pros don’t consider viable for exteriors specifically.
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Intense Reds or Purples
These bold shades are simply too bright for an exterior, Whitley shares.
Neon Shades
On a related note, Whitley advises skipping any neon colors.
“They may appear garish and dont age well.”
Specifically, Danielle Balanis adds, skip the hot pink.
“Pinks for exterior should come off soft rather than brazen and overly bold.”
“Though they work in some beach towns, they can seem out of place in other areas.”
Laura Lubin, the founder ofEllerslie Interiorsin Nashville, Tennessee, agrees that certain grays just aren’t right.
“Cool grays can feel lifeless and uninviting, especially in natural light,” she says. "
Nickson Interiorsin Winter Haven, Florida.
“A bright red or blue might feel overpowering or too bold in natural light,” she says.
