What house color goes with a red front door?

A red front door pops against white, gray, greige and deep navy siding. Pick siding with a matching undertone: true or cherry reds suit cool grays and crisp whites, while brick reds suit warm whites, beiges and olive.

Red front door: typical tones

Approximate colors of the material, to compare with paint swatches.

Classic barn red#9B1B1E

Cherry red#B0242C

Brick red#7E3428

Deep oxblood#5E1F22

Best wall colors

Real paint colors from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr. Tap one for its codes and closest matches.

Pure White SW 7005Sherwin-Williams · #EDECE6 · LRV 84Balanced white siding makes a red door the clear focal point without feeling stark in sunlight.Repose Gray SW 7015Sherwin-Williams · #CCC9C0 · LRV 58A light gray with slight warmth that lets both cherry and brick reds stand out.Mindful Gray SW 7016Sherwin-Williams · #BCB7AD · LRV 48A mid-tone warm gray that holds up in strong sun and frames a red door with classic contrast.Hale Navy HC-154Benjamin Moore · #434B56 · LRV 8.36Navy siding with white trim and a red door is a timeless Colonial combination.Revere Pewter HC-172Benjamin Moore · #CBC6B8 · LRV 55.05A warm greige that suits brick-red and barn-red doors on traditional homes.Manchester Tan HC-81Benjamin Moore · #DBD2BC · LRV 63.24A light warm beige that pairs with deeper, brown-leaning reds for a farmhouse look.Gauntlet Gray SW 7019Sherwin-Williams · #78736E · LRV 17Deep warm gray siding gives a red door a rich, modern feel; use white trim to lift it.Battleship Gray N360-4Behr · #98968DA medium warm gray from Behr that grounds a bright red door without competing.

Accent colors

Door redHeritage Red HC-181 · #990A14A strong classic barn red for the door itself.Bright redPositive Red SW 6871 · #AD2C34A truer, cooler red for gray or white siding.Black shuttersTricorn Black SW 6258 · #2F2F30Black shutters and hardware frame the red door crisply.White trimExtra White SW 7006 · #EEEFEAClean white trim sharpens the contrast.

3 color palettes

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Classic Colonial

Navy siding, white trim and a red door, the American classic.

Modern gray

Deep gray siding with a bright red door and black hardware.

Farmhouse

Warm beige siding and a brick-red door for a relaxed look.

What to avoid

Orange-leaning beige siding with a blue-red door: the undertones fight.
Red shutters plus a red door plus red brick: too much red overwhelms the facade.
Pink-toned siding: it clashes with most reds and looks unbalanced.
Flat or matte door finish; use satin or semi-gloss so the red looks rich and stays cleanable.

Tips by room

Siding

Test large samples on the north and south sides; red doors look darker in shade, so siding should contrast in both lights.

Trim

A clean white trim works with almost any red door. Avoid creamy trim with cool, true reds.

Shutters

Black, navy or charcoal shutters frame a red door best. Skip red shutters unless the siding is white.

Door

Paint the door in semi-gloss and repeat red only in small accents like planters or a mailbox.

Frequently asked questions

What color siding goes with a red front door?

White, light gray, warm greige and navy are the most reliable. Choose cooler grays for cherry reds and warmer whites or beiges for brick reds.

Does a red front door go with a gray house?

Yes, it's one of the most popular combos. Light or mid-gray siding with white trim makes a red door the focal point.

What color shutters go with a red door?

Black, charcoal and navy shutters are classic. They frame the door without competing with it.

What does a red front door mean?

Traditionally it signals welcome, and in some cultures good luck. Practically, it's an easy way to add curb appeal to a neutral home.

Related guides

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