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Need Help with exterior paint color, gray metal roof

12 years ago
Not sure how to handle this- I just bought new home with yellow ceramic (25-yr warranty) paint with white window trim, light gray architectural details at two front peaks, and dark/medium gray metal roof. The yellow paint needs a second coat, which will be covered under warranty, but, I am not crazy about the color. It may just be the shade, maybe a mellower yellow would be more appealing. I am thinking of changing the top coat for an additional fee. The window trim will have to stay white. I typically like contrasts. I don't know if I should (1) apply a mellower yellow, (2) go with a blue-gray or a blue/teal-gray (love the color!) (but, would it have to be as deep as the roof color? How do you choose correct shade? Would it be too similar to the roof? (3) light gray? (4) sage? (5) something else?

The house sits on a corner, and the side of the house really shows a lot of roof. So the metal gray is dominant. The yellow is more pronounced on a sunny day. I need to take another set of pics to sure the color more accurately. I really appreciate your time and opinions! Thank you!!

Comments (21)

  • 12 years ago
    Take several pictures of your home at different times of the day and up load them on Sherwin Williams program that simulates different colors and see which color appeals to you :)) I haven't tried it myself but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try! :)))
  • 12 years ago
    Great Idea! Thanks!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    What a charming house......I feel that painting it blue gray would not work because of the roof......it's too similar.........The roof is wonderful and an asset...........the white windows are very nice.

    Try a more contrasting color for the walls......
    A deeper richer shade of yellow
    a deep dark barn red
    A rich shade of green, but not too dark.

    the way to decide is to select 4 or 5 colors that you think might work and paint swatches on the side of the house........or to be safe, put the paint on the side of large pieces of plywood and lean them up against the walls...........Look at the swatches during different times of the day and in different lighting. Look at the paint over a period of a week and choose the one that you like best.
    Cindy L thanked Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
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  • 12 years ago
    A richer yellow:
    Urban Farmhouse · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    That is lovely and a good choice. Thank you.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you for all your comments and pictures! I really like them all. I uploaded my picture on Sherwin-Williams and have been playing around with it, trying it with all your suggestions. All are good choices. I am considering a richer yellow, sage, light gray, and brick red (I don't think I am gutsy enough for that big of a change, though). I also have been driving around and sort of "window shopping" others' homes. I am surprised that Sage keeps catching my eye, but they usually use cream for trim and dark window sashes with it. I love blue-green color too, but, I agree that it wouldn't contrast enough with the roof. Thanks for all your help!
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    I think you could go to the paint store, or ask the painter, and get them to use the same paint, but add something to change the hue where it doesn't have so much green in it. I think it's a very green yellow (from the first photo), and something deeper and richer would be nicer. Maybe it needs red or magenta added to it? Or you could just change it to a beige/gray color, like 228 Pendleton Road above. I like that. But I also like the Urban Farmhouse, where the yellow is deeper and richer (and, I'm guessing, has some red in it).
  • 12 years ago
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    You can google search " yellow exterior home images" or "sage green exterior home images" and you will see many examples of the differents shades of these colors and see what you prefer. Your home is so charming! I love it and think the right shade of yellow or sage green will look stunning.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
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    Photos of sage green houses from my files.........or more grey green......
  • 12 years ago
    If you will be landscaping on the side of the house, that will soften the way that side looks. As the bushes grow in the front the house will look more "grounded" too. The plumbing cleanouts make me think the house is brand new. No matter what color it is, its a cute place!
  • 12 years ago
    Darling house. Just an idea, go two tone; add deeper, more ochre yellow on most of it, but add some aqua trim (I love yellow and aqua) and a deeper acqua (teal's paler cousin) front door.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    With all the other photos shown, I like your house the best.
  • 12 years ago
    Yours is a French yellow that is very in fashion and yet won't date. Put navy plant pots outside with edible bright green plants in them.
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    I think staining the foundation and pathway a darker gray (more like the roof) will ground your home more. (need to click on to see the bottom of picture)
    Cannon House - South Main, Colorado · More Info
  • 12 years ago
    great idea, thanks!
  • 11 years ago
    did you ever get your house painted (the silver metal roof on)? We are trying to decide what color to paint ours. It is now a dark grey, which is too dark. confused !
  • 11 years ago
    HANDS DOWN, THE BEST PICTURE IS THE HOUSE IN, GRAY USING CREATIVE USE OF LOTS AND LOTS OF WHITE (AS EQUAL AS THE GRAY).
  • 10 years ago

    I love your original yellow paint color, and wish I could find a match to it! :)

  • 10 years ago

    this is a VERY expensive ceramic paint. DOn't know the color, but, I would not recommend the paint