Vinyl siding is a top material for residential siding—and for good reason. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of colors and is an inexpensive way to side your home. making it easy to boost your home’s curb appeal. If you’re looking to update your home’s exterior, refreshing the color of your vinyl siding is a relatively quick and easy way to do so.
Picking the right color can be hard to do. Before you settle on a shade, consider your home’s style, era, and environment. A historic home might call for more subtle and classic colors, and certain regions might cause damage to your siding. For example, hot climates could cause darker colors to fade, while colder climates cause chips and damage. Popular color choices include white, creamy gray, slate gray, and navy blue.
For even more inspiration, consider one of these vinyl siding colors, including everything from classic and neutral to bright and bold.
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of 32Classic White
It’s hard to find fault with a classic white home. Among all the exterior house colors, white has impressive staying power, great for everything from classic colonials to modern farmhouses. Pair it with the front door color of your choice.
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of 32Light Gray
Light gray exteriors are becoming more common in modern homes, but light gray can also breathe fresh life into older architecture. From cool to warm tones, there’s a shade of gray for everyone.
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of 32Warm Beige
Looking for an inviting, neutral color for your home exterior? A warm beige color is suitable for both traditional and modern designs. It’s versatile and timeless, and works especially well when paired with natural stonework.
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of 32Dark Gray
Dark gray vinyl siding can be a strong contrast against lighter colors—such as a yellow front door or white window trim—making it a versatile neutral. Slate stone brings the color scheme home.
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of 32Navy Blue
Navy blue as an exterior color is experiencing a wave of popularity—and not just when used in nautical or coastal themes. It brings a touch of drama and elegance, especially when accented with green foliage in landscaping and some touches of rich gray stone.
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of 32True Black
A black house will always be in style. Depending on how you style it, the dark hue can feel cool and cozy, or modern and moody. However, black houses absorb more heat from the sun, which can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on where you live.
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of 32Dark Teal
Consider a dark teal exterior, which pairs nicely with a range of colors, including whites, grays, browns, and other neutrals. The harmonized hue is a vibrant balance between blue and green, and looks lovely with a textured wood shingle.
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of 32Mustard Yellow
If cool neutrals aren’t your thing, brighten up your house’s exterior with a yellow color, like this pop of mustard. Like a sunny day, it’s warm, bright, and inviting.
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of 32Rustic Red
Whether you live in an urban neighborhood or rural community, warm rustic red will always be a classic home exterior color. Brick front steps work well with this shade.
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of 32Light Blue
To give your home a subtle, classic look, opt for light blue vinyl siding. It’s especially stunning when accented with white or light gray trim, and adds a cool element when paired with a brick patio or pathway.
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of 32Royal Blue
Go big and bold by finishing your home’s exterior with vinyl siding that’s royal blue, a rich shade that exudes personality and sophistication.
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of 32Maple Brown
For a rich and temperate color with vibrancy, consider an orange brown hue when installing new vinyl siding. It’s warm, earthy, and cozy—a versatile fit for a wide range of different climates.
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of 32Gray-Brown
Many shades of brown are considered to be warm hues, which means that they incorporate warmer colors like red, orange, and yellow. But cool browns exist, too. Vinyl siding in a gray-brown brings an inviting yet modern feel to your home’s exterior. Whitewashed brick accents add texture.
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of 32Sand Tan
A sand-inspired tan is a popular vinyl siding color for good reason. This earthy tone is less likely to fade in regions that get a lot of sun exposure. It also adds warmth and depth to your home, especially when combined with other elements that have white, dark brown, yellow, or olive hues. Beige stone or brick works well with this tone.
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of 32Army Green
Houses with green exteriors are often soothing, earthy, and homey. An army green hue blends well with natural woodsy settings as well as wood and stone features.
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of 32Sage Green
If you’re looking for a natural color with a more soothing tone, sage green is a beautiful neutral-adjacent hue to choose for your home’s exterior. This gorgeous green is soft and muted, and very calming to the eye.
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of 32Olive Green
Olive is a green that is graceful, elegant, and hungry to be seen. This yellowish-green hue is growing in popularity, and a house with olive green vinyl siding will stop any passerby in their tracks.
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of 32Lilac Purple
Inject a burst of joy into your home with lilac purple vinyl siding. This light shade evokes tranquility, grace, and elegance. The wood shingles bring out the hue’s warmth.
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of 32Blue-Gray
Not quite blue, not quite gray, this blue-gray is a cool and relaxing hue that will make your home feel inviting at any time of day. The cool-toned red bricks add dimension and richness.
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of 32Bubblegum Pink
Have fun with your home’s exterior by installing vinyl siding in a bubblegum-inspired light pink color. It works as a neutral and can pair with stone, brick, or wood easily.
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of 32Fire Engine Red
Red is one of the most striking colors you can adorn your home with, and this fire-engine red hue is the loudest of them all. Go all out with this bold vinyl siding color, and don’t worry about how it will match with other colored accents. There are more color combinations that work with bright red than you might think.
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of 32Light Yellow
Butter yellow is a bright, delightful color for a house exterior. It is eye catching without being too bright, saturated or overwhelming. It works well with white trim to keep the bright, fresh look going.
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of 32Highlighter Yellow
Follow the light to this cheery, highlighter-yellow hue. Homes finished with bold yellow vinyl siding are meant to stand out. Style with a door painted in an equally bright color, like this punchy coral one pictured here.
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of 32Shamrock Green
Create your own luck with a vibrant green that is bright, happy, and eye-catching. Style with blue and white trim colors.
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of 32Turquoise
Turquoise might seem like a bold choice for a home exterior, but the color works surprisingly well when paired with neutral shades and wood tones.
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of 32Salmon Pink
Stand out with a sophisticated salmon pink home. This vinyl siding color is especially attractive for beach houses, and for anybody looking to make a statement.
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of 32Chocolate Brown
Consider vinyl siding in a timeless shade of chocolate brown if you’re drawn to dark hues, but not into black. It’s earthy, neutral, and elegant. This hue also works well with natural wood tones or stone.
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of 32Denim Blue
Perfect for both the interior or exterior of your home, this medium-tone denim blue color pairs beautifully with grays and whites—a great selection for regions that get a lot of annual snowfall.
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of 32Dark Maroon
A darker maroon hue will read rustic, but not too barn like. This warm, autumnal color pairs well with warm neutrals and greens as well as brick.
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of 32Soft Blue-Green
Part blue, part green, this soft blue-green hue is the perfect medium between cool and natural tones. It pairs well with tans and grays, plus natural materials like stone and wood, and makes a white trim pop.
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of 32Faux Wood
Faux wood siding can go rustic or midcentury depending on the style and shade. It could bring cozy-cabin warmth or sleek woodsy midcentury vibes depending on the placement of the paneling and style of your home. You can choose from a slew of different wood shades without the maintenance of real wood. Pair with stone for an even more natural look.
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of 32Faux Stone
Faux stone siding is a great option to add an accent to your home’s exterior. It is available in a range of colors, from brows and beiges to whites and grays. There are options with more rounded, rustic stones suitable for a more cottage-y house as well as thinner, more angular clusters of stone that red more modern.
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What is the most popular color of vinyl siding?
It varies from region to region, but the most popular color of vinyl siding is a timeless, classic white and similar shades of cream. Gray is a close runner-up.
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What color vinyl siding fades the least?
The lighter the color of the vinyl siding, the less it will fade. White will fade the least, while darker shades of brown, blue, and black will fade more rapidly.
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What is the best color for siding on a small house?
If you have a small home, light colors like light blue, tan, light gray, and white will make your home appear larger. Dark colors like navy blue, chocolate brown, charcoal gray, and black will make your house appear smaller.
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