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last year

Hi - I got some help on here a while ago and I have a contractor all lined up to work on the exterior of my house. I need color pallet ideas.
The board & batten going under the front porch windows and around the bow window is a dark chocolate brown color.
The rest of the house (vinyl lap siding) Is getting painted.
I’m at a loss when looking at colors.
I like a subtle MCM feel.
I’m looking to use Sherwin Williams siding paint. I’m hoping for some suggestions of actual paint colors.
Thanks!
Pic 1 is how I bought it. Pic 2 is today. Pic 3 is the design I am going for.
I am not married to the cream color for the body of the house if there are better ideas -

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last year
Since you’re working with the roof and the chocolate brown, I think the cream, in your example, looks pretty good. With the size of the house, and the front door location, that pop of color, plus the color from the future landscaping, adds plenty to keep the rest of the scheme from looking too plain.
bearbev
last year
Such a cute house! Some ideas to consider. SW Creamy or a nice Sage color. I would paint the foundation same as house color.
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I like pale yellow on your house. Taupe would work as well
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