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Farmhouse Exterior Paint Color ideas and inspiration!

ByKorilyn Martin

Looking for the right exterior paint colors to help to help you pick the right color for your farmhouse? It may sound overwhelming but I’m here to help bring you inspiration that will hopefully help you make a decision.

The first step is deciding the theme and vibe you want to go for, take the landscaping and architecture of your house into consideration, and hope that it all gets executed correctly! 

How do I pick the right exterior paint for my farmhouse?

There are so many Pinterest posts that execute their ideas perfectly, but where do you start? From the looks of the title of this blog, you’ve already picked your overall theme of farmhouse.

This helps narrow down what colors best fit with this theme, but you have to decide the kind of vibe you want to give. There’s a modern farmhouse, rustic, classic, and more! It all depends on your household’s feel and interior design. 

Then, you can decide on the base color and color palettes you want to follow for your design. The most common color for the farmhouse theme is white.

Painting your house white, or using white siding might be the best choice for you, but the choices don’t end there.

How to choose the right shade of white?

If you’ve walked into a paint store like Sherwin Williams or looked at Benjamin Moore’s paint, you probably know there are endless choices for white paint.

There’s Oyster white, pure white, and so many more names for warmer and cooler-toned paint colors. 

If you don’t want to go for white, there are so many more options of grays, and accent colors you can choose from! Finding the right color is a feat, but it is definitely worth it.

I found some ideas that I’ll discuss and hopefully give you some ideas along the way! 

Classic White exterior paint colors

If you are looking for a classic theme for your farmhouse, the most common way to go is to go for a warmer, brighter white. There are many examples of lighter whites for farmhouses like this one. 

Of course, your house may not look like a traditional farmhouse, but it doesn’t have to! There are different styles you can choose from.

You can find ways to accent your base paint color with your front door, window shutters, and even work with your landscaping to accessorize your exterior look!

These different accents can help boost the theme you want to go for if you want to go more classic, rustic, or modern! 

Another route to take when going with the classic white paint color is to go for a cooler toned white color that could be accented in different ways. 

Warm White 
Paint color: Bleached linen by Behr

Of course, your house may not look like a traditional farmhouse, but it doesn’t have to! There are different styles you can choose from.

Use accents to give your exterior paint a new look

You can find ways to accent your base paint color with your front door, window shutters, and even work with your landscaping to accessorize your exterior look!

These different accents can help boost the theme you want to go for if you want to go more classic, rustic, or modern! 

Another route to take when going with the classic white paint color is to go for a cooler toned white color that could be accented in different ways. 

Cool White 
All white by Farrow and Ball

This cool-toned white works well with the painted bricks and is accented with darker features like the lights and roof. I think this is a simple twist on the farmhouse style to make it look more modern. With the growing popularity of cool whites, some have started to move towards gray paint and siding. 

Classic or Modern Gray exterior paint colors  

Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie

This example of gray siding uses Benjamin Moore’s Gray husky and gray accents that give just a slight twist to the farmhouse style. The fence, the bushes, and shutters all work perfectly together in the farmhouse theme. And the grays give it just a touch of modern that is eye-catching. 

Trim: Acadia White by Benjamin Moore.  
Home Color: Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore

This example goes for a darker gray look using Benjamin Moore’s Kendall Charcoal. It is paired with the textured stone on the pillars and is accented with some white to brighten it up! This darker style is a sleek way to work in the farmhouse theme. The porch is also styled in a way that gives it more of an open welcoming! 

The rustic farmhouse theme is also an amazing idea to build on! The rustic theme takes on warmer tones. It uses wooden and red colors that work together to create a unique style for your house!

Exterior paint colors for Rustic styles

Benjamin Moore’s Nocturnal Gray 

A rustic farmhouse can be executed with some grays and whites too, but a running theme in a rustic color palette is cool, dark blues and purples like Nocturnal Gray from Benjamin Moore.

An easy way to add to the look is by working with textures! This example has wooden french doors with a stone path, and the sidings even have a purposeful warm textured look to them!

The idea is also followed through with the storage of firewood ad the potted plants! 

Rustic and modern are not separate though, in fact, there are many ideas that marry the two concepts perfectly! 

Modern/Rustic 1 

Oyster White 

These ideas both work with white siding and wooden accents! The white is paired with dark or black accents like the window trimmings in the first one.

The second one uses oyster white and has a gray roof, and the first one uses a geometric modern light fixture to contrast with the wooden door!

The second one uses wood in the pillars, the railings, and even builds off the rustic theme using the front porch furniture. 

These rustic accessor examples perfectly show how different themes can work together to fit your style and the vibe of your household.

There are many different color pallets you can choose from and different ways to give a pop of color, as was discussed earlier. 

Accent colors 

Green accent door 

Sometimes accents are more subtle yet add quite the difference to the exterior of your house. This example uses door colors as an accent, but it doesn’t have a bright color that draws all the attention. The soft green wors with the white of the house and dark trimming. 

Red accent door 

Some choose to have accents that pop compared to the rest of the house’s exterior! This house has a stunning bright red door, that contrasts with the dark shutters to catch your eye! 

An amazing and stunning accent color, depending on your theme, is black! The most common paint color for farmhouses is white, so what better to contrast it than with black? 

Black and White Contrast 

Black and White 1 

Those that choose to use black as an accent color use it strategically.  The black garage door is a solid different to the white, and then the black is used in minute places elsewhere like the black window trimmings and door frames. 

Black and White 2 

This house takes advantage of the black and white contrasting idea and makes it work with the exterior of the house.

It uses the accents of black on the garage, the window trimmings, and the pillars of the porch. Plus, accentuates a corner of the house and sets the exterior design apart from the rest.

With it’s sleek and clean, and a new take on a modern farmhouse exterior look! 

This idea could also be executed with different color ideas that work within your color palette! Navy blue might work better for your theme or a darker gray like the examples above! 

Choosing between the types of white paints, accent styles, and themes for your farmhouse can be overwhelming!

The different styles are always changing and there is always a new way to style things. Hopefully, these Pinterest ideas sparked some inspiration so that you can decide what type of style you want to go for! 

Thanks for reading along,

Much Love,

Kori ~ At The Farmhouse Life

Blogger, Decorator

Kori is the creative force behind The Farmhouse Life. She is a devoted mom of three and happily married to her college sweetheart. Kori lives in Central New Hampshire on a 25 acre pig farm. When Kori isn’t working on her latest home project, she enjoys reading, shopping on Poshmark, Indulging in skincare routines on Youtube, and watching reruns of New Girl. She is also working on becoming a certified interior designer.

895 Comments

  1. I love the suggestions in this post! The soft blue and white combo is my favorite for a farmhouse look. It really captures that cozy, inviting vibe. Can’t wait to try out these ideas on my own home!

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  2. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft blues and warm whites really capture that cozy charm. I’m especially drawn to the idea of using a deep green as an accent—such a fresh take! Can’t wait to try some of these combinations on our own farmhouse!

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  3. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft neutrals and warm tones really capture that rustic charm. Can’t wait to try out some of these suggestions for my own home. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  4. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft greens and muted blues are so inviting and really capture that rustic charm. I’m especially inspired by the suggestion to pair a classic white with a bold accent color. Can’t wait to try out some of these combinations on my own home! Thank you for sharing such beautiful inspiration!

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  5. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are so inspiring, especially the soft gray with white trims. It really captures that classic farmhouse feel. I can’t wait to try some of these ideas on our own home! Thank you for the great inspiration!

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  6. I absolutely loved this post! The color palettes you shared are so inspiring! I’m thinking of refreshing my farmhouse with a soft sage green—perfect for blending with nature. Thanks for the great ideas!

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  7. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are so inspiring. I’m leaning towards a soft sage green for my farmhouse exterior now. Can’t wait to see how it transforms the look!

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  8. I love the color combinations you’ve suggested for farmhouse exteriors! The soft blues and creamy whites really capture that rustic charm. I’m especially drawn to the idea of a deep green with natural wood accents—it feels so inviting yet sophisticated. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you suggested are so inspiring, especially the soft blues and whites. They really capture that charming farmhouse vibe! I can’t wait to try some of these ideas on my own home. Thank you for sharing!

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  10. I absolutely loved this post! The paint color ideas are not only beautiful but also feel so authentic to the farmhouse aesthetic. I’m especially drawn to the soft blue and classic white combinations. Can’t wait to try some of these inspirations on my own home! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft whites and muted greens really give that cozy, welcoming vibe. I’m especially drawn to the combination of gray and black accents for a modern twist. Can’t wait to try some of these suggestions on my own home! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  12. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you suggested for farmhouse exteriors are so refreshing and inspiring. I’m particularly drawn to the idea of soft sage green paired with white trim. Can’t wait to try out some of these ideas on my own farmhouse! Keep the inspiration coming!

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  13. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you suggested for farmhouse exteriors are so refreshing and really capture that charming rustic vibe. I never thought of using a soft sage green with white trim—definitely going to try that for my own home. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. I absolutely loved this post! The paint color ideas are so inspiring, especially the soft sage green option. It really captures that charming farmhouse vibe. I can’t wait to try out some of these suggestions for my own home! Thank you for sharing!

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  15. I absolutely love the farmhouse aesthetic! The color combinations you’ve shared are so inspiring. I’m particularly drawn to the light gray paired with white trim—it’s such a classic look! Can’t wait to try some of these ideas on my own house. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  16. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are so inspiring. I never would have thought of using soft blues with white trim, but it looks stunning. Can’t wait to experiment with some of these ideas on my own farmhouse! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  17. I absolutely love the farmhouse exterior paint color ideas you’ve shared! The soft blues and warm whites really capture that cozy, rustic vibe. I’m especially drawn to the idea of using a dark trim to contrast with lighter shades. Can’t wait to try some of these out on my own farmhouse! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  18. I love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The subtle, earthy tones really bring out the charm of the style. I’m especially drawn to the sage green option—it feels so fresh and inviting! Can’t wait to try some of these colors on my own home. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. I absolutely loved all the paint color ideas in this post! The soft greens and classic whites really capture that charming farmhouse vibe. I’m especially inspired by the deep navy color—it’s such a bold choice! Thanks for sharing these beautiful inspirations!

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  20. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are so refreshing and really capture the essence of farmhouse charm. I’m especially inspired by the soft whites paired with earthy tones. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas on my own farmhouse! Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!

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  21. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft pastels and bold contrasts really bring out the charm of the architecture. I’m especially drawn to the sage green and cream combination—it feels so fresh and inviting. Can’t wait to give my own farmhouse a little makeover! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. I absolutely love the farmhouse aesthetic! Your suggestions for exterior paint colors are inspiring. I never thought of using a soft sage green; it would blend so beautifully with the surrounding nature. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas for my own home!

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  23. I absolutely love the color palettes you shared! Every shade feels so inviting and perfectly captures that classic farmhouse charm. I’m especially drawn to the soft sage green—it’s such a refreshing choice. Can’t wait to use these ideas for my own farmhouse renovation! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  24. I absolutely love the color palettes you shared! The soft greens and blues really capture that cozy farmhouse vibe. I’m considering painting my own exterior and these ideas are super inspiring. Thanks for the great tips!

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  25. I absolutely loved this post! The paint color ideas are so inspiring, and the photos really capture the essence of farmhouse charm. I’m particularly drawn to the soft sage green and crisp white combination—such a fresh look! Can’t wait to try these out for my own renovation!

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  26. I absolutely love the farmhouse exterior paint color ideas you shared! The soft blues and whites really capture that rustic charm. I’m especially inspired by the idea of using a bold color for the front door to create a welcoming contrast. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  27. I absolutely loved the color ideas you shared in this post! The soft blues and earthy greens really capture that cozy farmhouse vibe. Can’t wait to try some of these combinations on my own home. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  28. I absolutely love the paint color ideas you shared! The soft whites and muted blues really capture that classic farmhouse vibe. I’ve been contemplating giving my own farmhouse a fresh look, and your post has definitely inspired me to think outside the box. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

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  29. I absolutely love the color suggestions in this post! The soft blues and warm whites really capture that charming farmhouse aesthetic. I’m especially inspired by the idea of using a muted green for the shutters – it would add such a nice pop against a classic white exterior. Can’t wait to start my own farmhouse project with these ideas!

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  30. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are all so unique and really capture that charming farmhouse vibe. I especially adore the light blue and creamy white pairing—it’s so fresh and inviting. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas on my own home! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  31. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The soft whites and muted pastels really capture that cozy charm. I’m particularly drawn to the pale blue—it adds such a nice touch without being too bold. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The neutral tones are so inviting, and I can already envision how they would enhance the charm of a farmhouse. The suggestions for contrasting trim colors are especially helpful! Can’t wait to try some of these combos on my own home. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  35. I absolutely love the paint color ideas in this post! The soft blues and warm whites really capture that cozy farmhouse vibe. I’m especially drawn to the sage green option—such a refreshing choice! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  185. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint ideas! The soft greys and cream colors really capture that timeless charm. I’m particularly inspired by the sage green option—it adds such a fresh touch while still feeling cozy. Can’t wait to try one of these shades on my own farmhouse! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  416. I absolutely love these farmhouse exterior paint color ideas! The suggestions are so fresh and inspiring. I especially adore the light gray with white trim—it really gives off that charming, rustic vibe! Can’t wait to try some of these on my own home!

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  780. I never realized how many shades of white there are until I tried picking one for my porch—ended up going with a soft oyster tone that warms up the gray siding just right. If you’re stuck on ideas, something fun like this might be a nice break between paint swatches!

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  804. I absolutely loved this post! The color combinations you shared are so inspiring, especially the soft sage greens and warm whites. It really captures that cozy farmhouse vibe! I can’t wait to try out some of these ideas for my own home. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  855. I absolutely love the color combinations you’ve shared! The soft blues and creamy whites really capture that classic farmhouse charm. I’m particularly inspired by the idea of using a dark green as an accent. It’s refreshing to see such creative ideas that blend modern aesthetics with rustic vibes. Can’t wait to try a few of these suggestions on my own home!

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  868. I absolutely love the ideas shared in this post! The combination of soft whites and muted blues really captures that charming farmhouse vibe. I’m particularly drawn to the suggestions for accent colors — they add such personality while still keeping a classic feel. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas on my own farmhouse!

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  882. I absolutely love the color palette you shared! The soft whites and muted greens are perfect for a farmhouse vibe. I’m particularly drawn to the idea of using a deep navy for the front door—it adds such a nice pop! Can’t wait to try some of these combinations on my own farmhouse. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  883. I absolutely love the rustic charm of farmhouse exteriors! The color ideas you shared are so inspiring, especially the soft blues and warm neutrals. I’m thinking of repainting my own farmhouse and might just go with that creamy white you suggested. Can’t wait to see how it transforms the look of my home! Thanks for the great tips!

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