Mark Kaufman, principal atGTM Architects, says that warm and cool tones alike can make for excellent options.

However, considering your home style is important when selecting your hues.

If yourhome is contemporary in style, focus on grays, browns, and navies.

tan house with blue door and black windows

Design byBre Hance/ Photo byNeue Focus

When it comes to roof color, Kaufman prefers incorporating a darker-toned roof.

He is a proponent ofdeep brown, dark gray, or slate-colored roofs in particular.

It’s guaranteed to create a light and airy exterior that will create a welcoming feeling.

tan and white home exterior

Design byLumpkins Architects/ Photo byReagon Jobe

Thus, white is a no-fail option that makes for a risk-free accent.

Just close your eyes and imagine you’re in a villa in Provence.

Tan and Pale Aqua

Photo byLara Kimmerer

Energize a light tan exterior with pale aqua trim.

tan exterior with white and brick

GTM Architects

Blue and tan are never a dull combo and will create a striking statement with its whimsical hues.

This earthy exterior is nice and relaxed.

It also adds a farmhouse-like touch to this home.

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This warm wood makes a welcoming statement and pops against the greenery in the front of the home.

Go for a two-toned look with a half-and-half approach, which reads contemporary and chic.

Tan and Black

What could be more classic than tan and black?

tan house with terracotta roof and blue shutters

Lawrence Architecture

The light green color plays nicely with the gray roof and its soft tones.

Paired with a lighter tan exterior, this shade brings in some welcome contrast.

Or use yellow paint on the trim or front door to match the style of your home.

tan exterior and blue gray shutters and door

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The earthy color palette will blend right in with landscaping and stone details.

Potted plants and greenery surrounding the doorstep add natural color to the entry.

Just use one on the windows and the other on the doors.

tan house with pale blue trim

Photo byLara Kimmerer

The contrast will create a sophisticated neutral color palette.

tan house with cornflower blue shutters and door

Design byPeter McDonald/ Photo byBrian Vanden Brink

tan house with light brown trim

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Tara Settembre

tan and brown exterior

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tan home with wood door and brown roof

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tan house with brick red shutters

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tan, white, and blue exterior

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tan and wood exterior

GTM Architects

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tan exterior and black shutters

GTM Architects

tan and sage green exterior

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tan exterior and dark gray shutters and garage

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contemporary tan house with midnight blue trim

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tan and yellow house

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craftsman bungalow painted tan and ivory

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tan house and off white front door

Jan Baldwin

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dark tan house with charcoal shutters

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tan, wood, and black house

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