None of the choices.

Alternate color recommendations welcome

What type of siding are you planning to use, vinyl, wood, fiber cement? Is that the style siding you plan to use? What brands are you looking at?

Post a clear photo of the house as is, the brick close up, and the samples here in the comments. At least on the phone I can’t zoom in to see the colors well because it’s a poll

I'd agree that none of those look wonderful. They don't look horrible, but if you're spending the money I think you can do much better. I look forward to seeing the other suggestions.

Hardie Board Fiber Cement Siding. Is it worth it to paint the brick?

" Hardie Board Fiber Cement Siding. Is it worth it to paint the brick? "

What size Hardie as the rendering looks too large in my opinion, And no, DO NOT paint the brick.

I'd pick a warmer color to go with that cream brick. I like warm green with cream.

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I'd experiment with a color matching the brick as close as possible, and I would paint the white band dividing the floors the same.

As is, the house looks top heavy -- too much 2nd floor, and painting all one color is an attempt to unify it.

Another option is extending the porch across the front, and I would try a color slightly darker than the brick.