Remodeling a home exterior with new paint is a powerful way to enhance curb appeal, but which colors go best with a brick house? Whether you’re rethinking the whole exterior house palette or want to add character with accent colors, read on to discover some of the best exterior paint colors to pair with natural or painted brick.
How to Pair Paint Colors with Brick Houses
Samples of natural brick with multi-colored undertones
Start by identifying the undertones of the brick as well as the color of the mortar. Natural variation within brick opens many opportunities for creative exterior color schemes! Just look at the two brick patterns above and the many colors that combine to give them their unique aesthetics.
All types of earth-toned hues can be found in brick, from muddy grays and dark purples to soft yellows and off-whites. The dominant color of the roof will also need to be factored into the color scheme. A full exterior design palette typically consists of three to four colors.
Exterior Brick and Paint Color Inspiration
Find ideas for your house among these charming exterior brick color palettes. We’ve curated a selection that includes all types of brick — from light tan to classic red.
Tan Brick Color Palettes
The light beige bricks on this stately house provide a soft base color that pairs beautifully with warm off-white trim and dark accents. Black doors and window frames add a modern, sophisticated touch, balancing the warmth of the brick.
Tan brickwork creates a warm, neutral base color for this home exterior. It’s complemented by cream trim and a porch floor in taupe while a dark green front door color adds character and color to this soft, inviting color scheme.
Beige brick and stucco form a warm, neutral background for this Spanish-style home. Red roof tiles add a vibrant, contrasting element along with two-toned architectural details in dark grey and brown.
Peach Brick Color Palette
The warm, peach brick on this house provides the dominant color, while multiple shades of soft white trim brighten the exterior. Complete with a ruddy purple accent door and natural wood soffits, this elegant palette conveys both warmth and sophistication
Brown Brick Color Palette
While many homes feature brick accents that contrast with the exterior paint, the rustic brickwork blends seamlessly with the dark brown siding color on this house. Accented with black windows and white trim, this color palette gives the home a classic yet modern feel.
Red Brick Color Palettes
This natural color palette harmonizes rich red bricks with dark green and white accents. Notice how the warm white front door, porch, and railings balance the deeper tones of the brick and green trim colors.
Multiple exterior materials create contrast and visual interest, as seen on this Tudor-style home. The deep red bricks add a rich, traditional feel that contrasts with crisp white stucco, while dark window frames and eaves highlight architectural details.
The red brick on this historic house provides a strong, warm ambiance for the exterior, while off-white accents highlight architectural details. Two-toned grey trim on the windows and upper gables adds depth and a modern touch to the traditional brick exterior.
The deep red dormer color on this home is matched to the ruddy undertones in the brick, while white and off-white exterior trim create a clean, classic look that brightens the exterior.
Bright, orange-red red bricks are accented with white trim and dark blue shutters on this home for a traditional primary color palette. The white architectural details provide a fresh contrast, while blue adds visual interest for a classic, patriotic charm.
If any of these color combinations caught your eye, order a paint sample today to start testing out your favorite colors. Be sure to test multiple paint samples before you commit to a color! Ring’s End ships Benjamin Moore paint samples anywhere in the U.S.
Painted Brick Color Ideas
Colonial home remodel featuring Romabio Limewash in Avorio White
For brick homes that need a more significant makeover, painting or limewashing the brick opens almost unlimited opportunities for creative exterior home designs. Check out these gorgeous painted brick color palettes!
Painting vs. Limewashing Brick
There are two ways to add color to exterior brick: painting and limewashing. Limewashing creates a weathered look where you can see some of the underlying color of the original brick. This unique effect brings European charm to a traditional brick house.
On the other hand, masonry paint coats the entirety of the brick so that the underlying brick color will be completely covered. Masonry paint can be flat or textured, and it creates a solid finish that will look fresh and beautiful while protecting the brick from the elements.
Our paint experts recommend Romabio Masonry Paint (Flat or Textured) and Romabio Classico Limewash for their breathability, durability, and vibrancy of color.
Warm off-white trim and black shutters next to limewashed brick create a stunning home exterior with a classic European aesthetic. The surrounding greenery in this home’s landscaping perfectly accompanies this timeless color combination.
This farmhouse-style home features Romabio Classico Limewash alongside a contemporary black and white color palette for a clean, modern look that still incorporates a natural brick aesthetic.
Since limewashed brick maintains much of the natural coloring of the brick, it pairs beautifully with all types of earth tones. Deep olive green, for example, looks lovely alongside limewashed brick as a prominent exterior color or as an accent color for doors and shutters.
For a minimalist look, consider a monochromatic exterior design that features varying shades within the same color family — like this home painted in Benjamin Moore Horizon and Slate.
This house combines muted sage green brick with a dark green gable and almost-yellow off-white trim. The result is an earth-toned palette that creates a warm and inviting exterior.
On this home, warm neutral shades minimize the contrast between brick and trim elements, creating a focal point of the stately entryway and dark front door.
Who says you need multiple paint colors? Seamless color schemes like this house painted in Benjamin Moore Evening White—on both the brick and the trim—offer simple beauty and draw the eye to surrounding plants and patio decor.
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