Blue Exterior House Colors

Navy and Dark Blue

A navy blue house exterior is eye-catching and unique. People tend to shy away from decorating with darker tones for their interior. Homeowners worry black or navy will make their rooms appear smaller than they are. But, these dark blues will not have that effect on the exterior of your home and are a welcomed change from the common tan, white or light gray that dominates most neighborhoods.

Navy is considered an elegant neutral and often gives off a nautical or beachy vibe. You can really play up the beachy feel when deciding on decor to hang on your front door and other exterior accents.

Hale Navy paint by Benjamin Moore is dark blue with muted warm gray tones. Whether you go with a warm navy with gray undertones or a navy so dark it almost looks black, you will be adding to your curb appeal and receive praise from all your neighbors.

Lighter colors emphasize architectural details while contrasting colors bring attention to the lines and details. This explains why pairing a crisp white trim against your darker blues creates such a statement.

Light Blue

If you’re wanting a relaxing and dreamy look, choose a hue of light blue. When it comes to painting your home, this is one of our favorite blue exterior house colors. One of the benefits of a light blue house is that it easily matches other colors.

There are only a few colors that don’t pair well with light blue that you’ll want to avoid. We recommend staying away from orange or red tones which can detract from a homey feel and look more like a sporting venue. Rather, go with natural wood or stone accents to compliment the cool tones.

You’ll want to be careful to not try mixing two different shades of blue. For example, don’t paint your siding navy and your trim a lighter shade of blue. To avoid clashing tones, stay with a single tone of blue and once again, choose whites, creams, or grays for trim and molding.

Choosing a lighter paint color has another advantage over darker tones. Lighter-colored paints last longer and fade much more slowly than their dark counterparts. Dark colors absorb heat and suffer more from moisture problems than lighter shades. Dark shades will require more time-consuming touch-ups since they fade much more rapidly.

Vintage Aqua Blue

The color aqua is a blue-green hue that is perfect for homes near the beach or any mass of water. Its warm tones give off a light and summery attitude. Even if your home isn’t exactly located near the oceanfront property, aqua can still be just the right amount of color kick your exterior needs.

Best Front Door Paint Colors for Blue Houses

You can use just about any color for front doors with blue houses. We love red, orange, green, white, black, blue gray and warm wood stains for blue houses. We note each of them in the photos below but these are two of our favorites.

What colours match with blue?

1. Blue and Blush

Combine blue hues with the colour trend everyone is completely obsessed with right now. Millennial pink can bring a splash of femininity to spaces, simply add some blush pillows to your bed to match with either teal, spruce or peacock.

2. Sand and Sea

Bring the beach home with you by drawing a palette from sand, sky and sea. Pair a saturated deep blue or navy paired with neutral tones like cream, sand and ivory. This sand-coloured bamboo quilt cover set will evoke a Hamptons feel within your four walls.

3. Blue and Green

Forget the old adage, blue and green can definitely be seen when it comes to colour schemes. Ink, cobalt and emerald make a dramatic combination with brass and bold accents adding a luxe touch. A velvet couch or armchair ought to do the trick.

4. Blue and Orange

Blue and orange are proof that opposites attract. The complementary match makes for a dynamic visual, with each shade playing up each other’s intensity. For a modern feel, opt for shades of copper, coral with cobalt, turquoise, delft and navy or burnt orange like this stunning vase.

5. Blue and White

Blue and white will never go out of style. This eternally classic combination brings a fresh, polished feel to any space but it especially works in a bathroom setting.

Nailed down the colour combo? Now you need to know about the 10-30-60 rule. This involves choosing a dominant shade, a secondary shade and an accent colour. The dominant one will cover 60 percent of the room, like the walls, rugs, or floorings. The secondary colour cover 30 percent of the room, often an option for furniture. Your accent colour covers 10 percent of the room and it’s highlighted in accessories.