11 Stand-Out Front Door Colors for a Gray House

Nothing sets the mood for a home quite like its entrance, and choosing the best paint color for your front door can have a bigger impact than you might realize. That’s especially true if your siding is a neutral shade like gray. Though finding the right front door color for a gray house might seem difficult, you’d never believe how many colors—both bold and subtle—can suit a house of this style. 

For example, a bright hue like yellow or red will help bring gray siding to life without creating a color clash. And adding a similarly neutral tone to your door, like brown or black (or even a different tint of gray), will make your home feel more grounded and cozy than it did before. Keep reading to find out all about the best front door colors for a gray house and how to pick a pigment that pairs perfectly with your current setup, whether your home is dark gray, light gray, or somewhere in between.

1. White

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It’s hard to go wrong with a white front door on a house of any color, but this classic shade suits gray siding especially well. The options selected below are either bright and straightforward whites or those that contain slight undertones of gray, blue, and green.

For inspiration:

• BEHR® Ultra Pure White

• Dunn-Edwards Igloo

• Benjamin Moore® Sand Dollar

• PPG Delicate White

2. Black

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Black is one of the best front door colors for a home of any shade because of the way it creates contrast and drama. In particular, it’s ideal for dark gray abodes because it brings out the color’s natural, moody undertones.

Adding a shade like charcoal or onyx black to your front door will instantly make your gray home more eye-catching without the need to use a bright shade—perfect for the color-averse.

For inspiration:

• Valspar® Village Smithy

• Sherwin-Williams Black Magic

• Farrow & Ball Paean Black

• PPG Onyx

3. Navy Blue

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Much like black, navy blue paint is a good match for gray homes because of the way it provides contrast. Unlike black, though, it pairs well with both light and dark gray homes. It’ll also help you get some color onto your facade without having to commit to a brighter shade. This way, you can have your hue and enjoy it, too.

For inspiration: 

• Valspar® Midnight Sonata

• Sherwin-Williams Commodore

• Backdrop Surf Camp

• PPG Blueberry Pie

4. Gray

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Though it might sound redundant, gray on gray works surprisingly well. In general, you’ll want to avoid using the same shade of gray twice so that your front door doesn’t fade into the background. 

Instead, opt for different levels of pigmentation but the same undertones. That way, the tints of blue and green in one don’t totally clash with the yellow tints in the other. Don’t forget to test a few different shades on your front door before going all in on one to ensure you pick the best exterior house paint for your ideal aesthetic.

For inspiration:

• Sherwin-Williams Sensible Hue

• BEHR® Atmospheric

• Benjamin Moore® Iron Mountain

• Glidden® In The Shadows

5. Brown

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Brown is another neutral shade that works well with gray houses, especially those with light gray facades. The wood-like appearance of this color adds an earthy touch that highlights the natural tones of stone and rock that appear in most grays.

Both light and dark browns work well at creating contrast against a light-colored facade, and the examples below offer some insight into the variety of options that will give you great results. Not to mention, brown gives the appearance of wood without any of the labor involved in staining, finishing, and maintaining actual lumber.

For inspiration:

• Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea

• Glidden® Cocoa Delight

• Sherwin-Williams Sturdy Brown

• Benjamin Moore® Fallen Leaf

6. Pastel Pink

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If you want to infuse your neutral abode with a bit of—but not too much—color, an option like pastel pink is the way to go. Unlike a brighter hue, this shade of pink often seems more neutral from a distance and only reveals its pigmentation as you approach your home.

Though this shade works with both light and dark gray houses, you’ll get the most stunning results if you pair pastel pink with dark gray because of the contrast the two colors create.

For inspiration:

• BEHR® Creamy Freesia

• Sherwin-Williams Bella Pink

• Farrow & Ball Peignoir

• PPG Silver Strawberry

7. Bright Yellow

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Believe it or not, yellow and gray do go together. Pairing a bright yellow front door with a gray exterior will create that same feeling you get when you see the sun peek through on a cloudy day. And shades like the ones below will brighten up not just your home but your entire block. 

For inspiration:

• Valspar® English Primrose

• Sherwin-Williams Lemon Twist

• Benjamin Moore® Citrus Blast

• PPG Acorn Squash

8. Earthy Green

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Both light greens and dark, earthy greens are excellent front door colors for gray houses of any variety. They’re a great way to add color to your abode while maintaining a neutral appearance and not standing out too much. 

Plus, there’s a green that works for whatever type of gray siding you have. Try a light, mossy green for your front door to contrast a dark gray facade. Or pair a dark, evergreen entrance with a light gray background.

For inspiration:

• Benjamin Moore® Perfectly Pesto

• Dunn-Edwards Dill Pickle

• Valspar® Forest Symphony

• Glidden® Painted Turtle

9. Firetruck Red

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If you’re on the hunt for a bold color to pair with a gray house, look no further than a bright, primary red. This shade looks great alongside both light and dark gray siding, and it won’t clash with gray the way another shade of red might because it doesn’t contain any tints of other colors. What you see is what you get: pure red that will give your gray facade drama, contrast, and an attention-grabbing flare.

For inspiration:

• BEHR® Flirt Alert

• Dunn-Edwards Red-y for Fun

• Glidden® Rum Punch

• Valspar® High Voltage

10. Light Blue

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When it comes to blue and gray, navy isn’t your only option. Many different kinds of light blue, from aquamarine to eggshell, pair exceptionally well with both light and dark gray houses. However, because they’re so light, you may need to use a few extra coats of paint or even a primer to ensure the color is even across the board.

Painting with light colors can definitely be a more labor-intensive job. If you’re set on light blue (we don’t blame you) but you’d rather not do the work yourself, contact an exterior painter near you to take the job off your hands.

For inspiration:

• BEHR® Beachside Drive

• Valspar® Shallow Water

• Sherwin-Williams Reflecting Pool

• Farrow & Ball Dix Blue

11. Orange

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When applied the right way, oranges pair nicely with a neutral gray by adding something unexpected to your abode. Whether you go vibrant and light or earthy and subtle, orange might just be your new favorite paint color. You can find an orange shade for any tone of gray siding you have. 

For inspiration:

• BEHR® Tart Orange

• PPG Field Poppy

• Dunn-Edwards Pumpkin Spice Latte

• Backdrop Yellow-Orange Rubberband