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Brick homes have a ton of character and charm to them, but sometimes, pairing brick with the right paint color can be a difficult task. You want to find a paint color to complement the red brick without taking away from the home’s charm. Follow along as I share the 10 best exterior paint colors that go with brick homes.
I take my dogs on daily walks all around my neighborhood. I’m constantly looking around at all the homes I pass. I love to see what people choose as their exterior paint colors and how the color works with the characteristics of the home.
Lately, I have been particularly interested in red brick homes. Mainly because they can be challenging to pair paint colors with. Whether it’s a home with brick as an accent or brick on the full body, you want to ensure all the colors you chose play well together.
Today, I want to discuss a few paint color ideas that go with brick.
PAINT COLORS THAT GO WITH RED BRICK EXTERIORS
- Sherwin Williams Creamy SW 7012
- Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray SW 7504
- Benjamin Moore Black HC-190
- Benjamin Moore Gray Mist OC-30
- Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray 7644
- Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth CC-490
- Sherwin Williams Dark Night SW 6237
- Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek AC-34
- Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage SW6164
- Benjamin Moore Salamander 2050-10
10 Exterior Paint Colors that go with Brick Homes
Below are 10 exterior paint colors for brick homes. Whether these colors are used on the trim, front doors, shutters, or siding, they all complement the colors and tones of red brick.
Sherwin Williams Creamy SW 7012
- LRV 81
SW Creamy is a fantastic match for red brick. It’s a warm off-white that doesn’t get too yellow. It stays pretty neutral, making it an amazing alternative to a bright white.
Benjamin Moore Black HC-190
- LRV 2.48
- Formerly known as Black PM-9
- Part of the Historical Collection
BM Black is well black. I absolutely love the pairing of black and red brick together. It has such a classic, timeless look to it while feeling modern and updated. Black is a great contrasting color for brick homes.
Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray SW 7504
- LRV 29
SW Keystone Gray is another amazing paint color that complements red brick. This mid-toned neutral works wonders when paired with brick. Keystone Gray is not really gray. I’d consider it to be more of a warm greige. It’s also in the same color family as the ever-so-popular Agreeable Gray.
Keystone’s warm tones match the red brick perfectly.
Benjamin Moore Gray Mist OC-30
- LRV 73.96
BM Gray Mist is a stellar lighter paint color that complements red brick. I like Gray Mist because it leans more toward beige, with a splash of mist or gray in it. It stays fairly neutral and doesn’t pull yellow. Gray Mist is an excellent option if you are looking for a lighter paint color to complement your red brick home.
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Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray
- LRV 41
SW Gateway Gray is considered a greige but leans a tad more on the gray side. Gateway has some slight green undertones to it, which is why I love it next to brick. It’s a greige that has a little something extra in it. It’s also very muted, which again is another reason it pairs so nicely with red brick.
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Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth CC-490
- LRV 48.85
BM Stone Hearth is another incredible taupe / greige exterior paint color that will go with brick. This guy is more beige than gray and is considered more of a muted mid-toned paint color. However, when it’s used on the home’s exterior, it will look lighter.
Sherwin Williams Dark Night SW 6237
LRV 4
Sherwin Williams Dark Night is probably my favorite paint color on this list. When combined with muted red brick, this paint color is the start.
Dark Night is a dark blue. It’s not quite navy, but it’s pretty darn close. It is the perfect exterior color to pair with brick if you want a darker color other than black.
READ MORE: FANTASTIC BLUE EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS
Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek AC-34
- Also known as Cape Hatteras Sand AC-34
- LRV 47.22
Himalayan Trek is yet another greige paint color that would look great with brick. The thing that makes Himalayan Trek different from some of the other paint colors I have mentioned is that it has taupe undertones.
Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage SW 6164
- LRV 41
SW Svelte Sage is precisely as its name implies: sage. Not as green as some sage paint colors can be, Svelte Sage is more muted and toned down.
You must be careful when choosing green paint color to complement red brick. Why? For the simple fact that you don’t want your home to look like a red and green Christmas decoration. That’s why Svelte Sage is a great muted green exterior paint color option to pair with brick.
READ MORE: FANTASTIC GREEN GRAY PAINT COLORS
Benjamin Moore Salamander 2050-10
- LRV 3.66
BM Salamander is another favorite paint color of mine. (can you tell I have a thing for dark colors?) This dark, bold paint color is the perfect accessory for red brick. Yes, I know it’s green, but it’s not Christmas green, so it works. Salamander is also more vibrant than some of the muted exterior paint color options I discussed.
Ben Moore Salamander is one of my favorite paint colors that go with brick homes. I’m fairly certain I said that about all of the paint colors. I can’t help it. I have a lot of favorites.
Want more paint color inspiration?
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams
- The Best Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors
- The Best Benjamin Moore Gray Paint Colors
- Revere Pewter – Still A favorite?
- BM Gray Owl Paint Color Review
- Pure White SW
- Balboa Mist- Benjamin Moore
- Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore
- Sherwin Williams Sea Salt
- Benjamin Moore Ballet White
How to choose a paint color for a brick home.
What exterior paint color goes with red brick?Do I need to choose a neutral paint color?
This question is asked often, and when it comes to brick exteriors, there are a few ways to choose a paint color to work with it.
First, we know red brick is more muted and toned down. So, we want to keep that in mind when it comes to finding paint colors to work with it.
For example, if you were thinking of using white, choose a creamy white as opposed to a bright white. The bright white can sometimes appear a little too harsh against red brick. An off-white will give the appearance of white against the brick but a little softer.
Second, we want the paint colors to complement red brick, not work against it.
One way to do this is by pulling colors from the actual brick itself. Generally speaking, red brick has a variation of colors in it.
Choosing one of those color variations will keep the home looking cohesive.
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Recap: Colors that go with red brick
To recap, these are 10 exterior house color ideas for brick. I shared 5 Benjamin Moore and 5 Sherwin Williams paint colors. All absolutely amazing choices, if I do say so myself.
- Sherwin Williams Creamy SW 7012
- Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray SW 7504
- Benjamin Moore Black HC-190
- Benjamin Moore Gray Mist OC-30
- Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray 7644
- Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth CC-490
- Sherwin Williams Dark Night SW 6237
- Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek AC-34
- Sherwin Williams Svelte Sage SW6164
- Benjamin Moore Salamander 2050-10
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Let’s talk about exterior trim colors for brick homes.
So, we have our color ideas for the brick now. Let’s talk about actually using them in different areas of the home.
The trim of a brick home is a prominent place to use one of these paint colors. If your home is full brick, you can go as bold as you want. Trim doesn’t always have to be white or off-white. Consider using Black as your trim color. As we already know, black looks great with red brick, so using it on the trim will make a bold statement. SW Tricorn Black is a fantastic choice.
READ MORE: THE BEST BLACK PAINT COLORS
Black trim and windows are becoming increasingly popular as well. You don’t have to worry about this trend going out of style because black is a timeless color. I am personally feeling this trend right now.
I think any one of these 10 paint colors is an excellent idea for the exterior trim of your brick home, but if you are looking for something more in the neutral off-white family, SW Creamy is a fantastic option.
READ MORE: THE BEST WHITE PAINT COLORS FOR TRIM
Red brick and siding color combinations.
If you have brick and siding on your home, the siding is another opportunity to use one of the colors I have mentioned. The colors I feel would work best as siding options in combination with red brick are:
- SW Keystone Gray
- SW Gateway Gray
- BM Stone Hearth
- BM Himalayan Trek
They are all mid-tone neutrals that won’t compete with the brick. We are all friends here.
Add a pop of color if your heart so desires. Think about going with a bold front door paint color. It will add just the right amount of color to your brick home without being too flashy.
Brick homes with shutters
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Not all homes have shutters, but I wanted to touch on this because some homes do have them. You can really make your brick home look amazing by choosing a stand out shutter color.
My top shutter paint color choices to match brick are:
- SW Dark Night
- BM Salamander
- SW Svelte Sage
- BM Black
I like the thought of going bolder and darker on shutters. It adds something a bit unexpected but, once again, not over the top. Blue gray paint colors work really well with brick too.
READ MORE: THE BEST BLUE EXTERIOR PAINT COLORS
Final Thoughts
I know finding a paint color to match red brick can be tricky. Keep in mind the overall exterior of your home, for example, roof color and landscaping. Doing this will keep your brick home cohesive. And use the color options I listed as a starting point. In no time, you’ll have the brick home of your dreams.
Finally, as I say in all my paint color posts, make sure you swatch the paint colors you are considering using. The colors you see on the computer look different than a swatch on your home. So, choose a few colors you want to try and swatch those babies. Trust me, selecting the wrong paint color is an expensive mistake, especially when you are dealing with the exterior of your home.
BE PREPARED TO SWATCH
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Cate Griffing
As a seasoned paint color consultant and former proprietor of the highly regarded painting company WOW 1 Day Painting in Bergen County, my journey in the world of design and home improvement has been a colorful one, quite literally. Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Northern New Jersey, I’ve cultivated a passion for transforming spaces through the power of paint, furniture restoration, and thoughtful home decor.
