Were it me no way would I paint the brick. Why take a maintenance free product and introduce maintenance.

well its ugly...also if you use limestone plaster it's practically maintenance free for 25 or so years

if you notice it's weeping brick

Maybe soffits could be same color as the body? Or it could be same as trim (if you're okay with it being a bit dark)?

I was thinking something like this with black gutters

Great inspiration photo. Our brick was painted white three years ago and I haven’t regretted the decision for a second.

what kind of paint did you use? I'm leaning to limestone plaster for thicker and longer lasting

Our painter used Benjamin Moore products per my request- I unfortunately cannot recall the exact products though I chose them after much research. I do remember one coat of primer followed with two coats of paint.

Brick needs to breathe. Please do not use regular paint, and primer on brick. Buy the products that are designed for brick, if you are determined to paint it.

cat_ky that why I'm using limestone plaster