Color Palettes

What color goes with white brick?

White brick looks best with black or charcoal trim, soft gray accents and a bold front door. Match any white trim to the brick's own white so they don't clash. Inside, warm grays and sage keep a white brick wall from feeling cold.

White brick: typical tones

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

Painted white brick#ECEAE3
Whitewashed brick#DDD3C8
Limewashed brick#E3DDD2
Shadowed mortar#B9B4AA

Best wall colors

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

Snowbound SW 7004Sherwin-Williams · #EDEAE5 · LRV 83A soft white with a gray-taupe undertone; a popular choice for painting brick itself.Chantilly Lace OC-65Benjamin Moore · #F4F6F1 · LRV 90.04A crisp clean white with almost no undertone for a bright, modern farmhouse look.Whisper White HDC-MD-08Behr · #F4F3EABehr's bright white with slight cream warmth; good if the brick has a warm limewash.Colonnade Gray SW 7641Sherwin-Williams · #C6C0B6 · LRV 53A light warm greige that adds subtle contrast for siding or an interior wall next to white brick.Coventry Gray HC-169Benjamin Moore · #B8BAB6 · LRV 48.18A cool mid-gray for shutters or a garage door with crisp painted brick.Back to Nature S340-4Behr · #BDB98FA muted yellow-green sage for doors or shutters that feels soft and organic.Evening Dove 2128-30Benjamin Moore · #515A67 · LRV 12.02A navy-charcoal blend for doors and shutters; softer than black.Tricorn Black SW 6258Sherwin-Williams · #2F2F30 · LRV 3A true neutral black for windows, gutters and trim; the most classic pairing with white brick.

Accent colors

BlackCaviar SW 6990 · #313031Black windows and lights give white brick its modern farmhouse edge.
Natural wood#A57C52A wood door or porch ceiling adds warmth.
Blue-gray#5D6F7FSlate blue doors feel calm with white.
Greenery#5B6B4ABoxwoods and planters soften all the white.

3 color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Modern farmhouse

White brick, black windows and a wood door.

Soft coastal

Warm whites with navy-charcoal shutters.

Garden sage

Sage doors and gray accents for a softer look.

What to avoid

Tips by room

Siding and trim

Use the same white as the brick, or go dark with Tricorn Black for crisp contrast.

Front door

Black, navy-charcoal, sage or natural wood doors all look great with white brick.

Shutters

Coventry Gray or Evening Dove add definition without overpowering the facade.

Interior brick wall

Pair a white brick accent wall with Colonnade Gray walls and black or wood accents.

Frequently asked questions

What trim color goes with white brick?

Black or dark charcoal trim is the most popular for contrast. If you want a soft look, match the trim to the brick's white.

What front door color goes with white brick?

Black, navy, sage, deep green and natural wood all look great. Pick one that ties into your roof and shutters.

What is the best white paint for brick?

Snowbound and Chantilly Lace are popular; Snowbound is softer, Chantilly Lace crisper. Always use a breathable masonry paint for exterior brick.

Does gray go with white brick?

Yes. Warm greige works for soft contrast, and cooler mid-grays work for shutters or garage doors.

Related guides

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