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1,877 Dark House Photos

Dark tones can completely transform a House. Explore 1,877 real photos across 821 colors to find the right shade for your space.

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When choosing Weathered Shingle for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

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Sherwin Williams Weathered Shingle House Exterior

Exterior shingles in Weathered Shingle complement the home's traditional architecture.

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On a traditional or historic home, Wheat Penny acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

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SW Wheat Penny exterior color review

Exterior siding in warm Wheat Penny creates inviting curb appeal.

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The way Willow interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

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Benjamin Moore Willow house exterior review

Exterior siding in soft Willow creates a serene, nature-inspired home facade.

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On a traditional or historic home, Wine Dark acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

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Farrow and Ball Wine Dark exterior paint

Farrow and Ball Wine Dark exterior paint

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In suburban environments, Aged Wine provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

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Sherwin-Williams Aged Wine in a maximalist house

Sherwin-Williams Aged Wine in a maximalist house

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Amalfi on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

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Amalfi color — eclectic house inspiration

Amalfi color — eclectic house inspiration

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On a traditional or historic home, Adriatic Sea acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

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Adriatic Sea color — maximalist house inspiration

Adriatic Sea color — maximalist house inspiration

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Using Ablaze on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

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Ablaze color — traditional house inspiration

Ablaze color — traditional house inspiration

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African Violet is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

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African Violet color — mediterranean house inspiration

African Violet color — mediterranean house inspiration

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On a traditional or historic home, Adaptive Shade acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

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SW Adaptive Shade exterior paint

Exterior siding in Adaptive Shade complements traditional home architecture beautifully.

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For coastal or high-exposure homes, Antique Red is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.

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Antique Red color — eclectic house inspiration

Antique Red color — eclectic house inspiration

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On a traditional or historic home, Armory acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

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Armory color — traditional house inspiration

Armory color — traditional house inspiration

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Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Anchor Gray has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

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Bm Anchor Gray House Exterior

Exterior walls in Anchor Gray provide modern, sophisticated curb appeal.

@lisahicksinteriors

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Ambler Slate is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.

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Exterior

Exterior painted Ambler Slate conveys timeless, traditional elegance.

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The way Aqua Fresco interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

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Behr Aqua Fresco victorian house interior

Victorian trim painted in Aqua Fresco modernizes historic architectural details.

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1,877 Dark House Photos & Paint Colors