Top 5 Exterior Trim Paint Colors in Fort Collins
Here are the top five exterior paint trim colors your neighbors in Fort Collins are loving right now.
Don’t get stressed out over picking exterior trim paint colors for your home, get inspired! AMC Painting has compiled the top five most popular trim colors from the hundreds of houses we paint across Northern Colorado each year to create a list that can help you make the right decision.
Trim Color #1: Black Fox SW 7020
Black is in the name of this popular trim color, but it’s actually more of a very dark, very rich brown. If you’ve been leaning toward painting your exterior trim black, this may be just the compromise you need. Some homeowners do choose to use this shade as a body color, but most find that its solid, opaque look is a stellar house trim paint color. It adds dramatic impact that can accentuate a brighter body color, or accent a darker one. Sherwin Williams recommends using it with shades of taupe or even warm yellows, highlighting Cool Avocado SW 9029 as a top color pairing.
Trim Color #2: Iron Ore SW 7069
Iron Ore has deep gray undertones that create an effect that is not-quite-black. It has a light reflective value (LRV) of 6 on a scale of 0-100, which makes it very dark. For comparison, Black Fox has an LRV of 7. One of Sherwin Williams’ darkest colors, Tricorn Black, has an LRV of 3. If you want black trim to complement a gray color scheme without going too dark, this shade offers a great compromise. Sherwin Williams pairs it with lighter grays and cooler whites, but it also looks excellent with blues that have gray undertones. Iron Ore is classified as a warm tone, despite its proximity to black, which means you won’t get an institutional feel every time you pull into the driveway.
Trim Color #3: Peppercorn SW 7674
Home designers note that Peppercorn is a solid gray with no true undertones. Many even refer to it as “true gray,” making it the best trim paint for gray fans. The balance makes it one of the best exterior trim paints for homeowners who love gray and do not want any undertones muddying up the impact. While it is a darker shade (an LRV of 10), it works well with lighter neutrals, including colorful options like shades of green or blue. Peppercorn plays well with other shades of gray, too. Considering how on-trend gray color palettes are at the moment, adding it to your trim will give your home a fresh and modern look.
Trim Color #4: Naval SW 6244
Naval is an incredible shade that was Sherwin Williams’ 2020 Color of the Year. It’s a very dark blue that can come off as black in interior spaces with low light but creates a dramatic and breathtaking look on exterior trim. Dark trim color schemes are very popular at the moment and this beautiful, deep blue lets you add your own signature twist to your home. Sherwin Williams recommends pairing Naval with earth tones or lighter, icier shades of blue. Naval is also a popular choice for a body color on many homes, but adding it as a door or trim paint will create a unique look that adds massive curb appeal.
Trim Color #5: Pure White SW 7005
White paint has been a standard color for trim for as long as white paint and trim have existed at the same time. It’s one of the best paints for trim because it is versatile. It comes in many shades that work well with the majority of colors on the spectrum. Oddly enough, the most difficult colors to pair with white are … other shades of white. Pure White is a warm white that has a hint of gray. That hint takes white from a sterile and crisp white to a warm white trim that is a much more complementary shade. It is a consistent favorite among Fort Collins homeowners who are looking for classic house paint and trim color combinations.
Give Your Exterior Trim a Refresh!
Changing up your exterior paint’s trim color is a great way to perk up your home’s appearance without launching an entire home improvement campaign. We hope this list of the top five choices will give you lots of trim color ideas to work with when you start your project. And don’t forget, AMC Painting’s professional Fort Collins painters can help you change up your outdoor trim paint color with expertise and ease. Give us a call for a complimentary, no-pressure estimate.