We have a 1940 brick home (uniform color red brick) and we used Cobblestone color siding and white trim. It coordinates well, but still has moderate contrast. I think the grey tone looks better than the beige color you currently have for your siding.

We used Hardie siding, but Boral trim boards (another manufactured product). Make sure your installer actually reads the Hardie installation instructions. They aren't complicated, but you need to follow them to ensure they seal cut/exposed edges and allow for flashing and water drainage.

Our siding supplier was able to also provide color-matched caulk, and we got matched touchup paint at Home Depot. You won't need much touchup with pre-painted siding, but accidents and scuffs do happen. This picture is still a work in progress, but you can see the color well.

Bruce

Ideally, windows and siding would be done at the same time.

Hardie makes board and batten. That's what I would get for your house.

I just came to say congratulations on choosing Hardie siding instead of trash vinyl. Whatever you choose your house will look much better because of it.

Our new build has a black roof and darker brick, but similar to yours. I based it off my grandparent's 1960's custom home. SW Tony Taupe on the Hardie board and batten, SW Kestrel White for the trim:

Sorry the colors aren't a help since they're so similar. I just thought it was neat how close they are.

Thank you for the advice, I will definitely investigate. The installer gave us the option of doing the two short ends first for budgetary reasons, and windows would not be an issue. Windows on the front definitely need replaced.

I’m having trouble attaching comments to the post, but appreciate the advice. The color suggestions are spot on, and I will look into the price of the board and batten style further - Contractor I spoke with her discouraged me from considering it. Apparently it is very difficult to install due to its weight and breakage.It does seem more consistent with the vintage of home, I am not sure what my current siding is made of. It is smooth and texture rather than wood grain.Although Hardie has it installation challenges Seems like the logical choice for the Midwest rather than vinyl siding Dash sure I’ve read lots of complaints about site vinyl siding

Board and batten using Hardie siding is fine, if it's done right. Mine was installed 20 years ago and it's still pristine and impervious to the weather in my rainy Pacific NW area. If your contractor is concerned, he may not be the right one for the job. Hardie has excellent warranties on its siding...but only when the contractor follows Hardie's installation specs, including trim work. There are many contractors who install Hardie siding, and cut corners, like not using the correct or Hardie-specified trim details and products. Hardie has even established a "Contractor Alliance" program which essentially certifies that a member contractor has the skills and experience to do a correct install. What is your contractors's previous experience with installing Hardie products, and did he bother to become certified by Hardie?

The Iron Gray

or the Deep Ocean color siding are nice if you want a darker color

why don't you search red brick and james hardie siding color options?

Here's the white siding, black trim, black roof and the red brick

Gray and Cream hardie siding

I have the same problem, we are going with vertical Hardie board but not sure what colour, white(modern country farm house look, or dark grey and try and put a modern front cover) so hard to work with this style of house, I feel for you,

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Thanks for the photo....I like the board and batten /vertical look :)