House inspirationPhoto: @newperspectivepainting
House1,709 Designs

1,709 Dark House Ideas

Dark tones can completely transform a House. Explore how different saturation levels create a distinct atmosphere in your space.

7 House Photos

Roycroft Pewter 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.

See all 7 photos
SW Roycroft Pewter exterior color review

Exterior siding in Roycroft Pewter modernizes this home's traditional architectural style.

@franklinshouse_tn

7 House Photos

Using Retreat 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.

See all 7 photos
Retreat house color review

Exterior siding in Retreat presents a refined, cohesive home facade.

@mybudgetrecipes

7 House Photos

Using Gauntlet Gray 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.

See all 7 photos
Gauntlet Gray house color review

Home exterior finished in Gauntlet Gray exudes modern curb appeal.

@mybudgetrecipes

7 House Photos

In suburban environments, Smoky Blue 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.

See all 7 photos
Smoky Blue House

Exterior siding glows in muted Smoky Blue against natural landscaping.

@mybudgetrecipes

7 House Photos

Using Peppercorn 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.

See all 7 photos
Peppercorn house color review

House exterior in Peppercorn makes bold architectural statement.

@mybudgetrecipes

7 House Photos

When choosing Tuscany Green 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.

See all 7 photos
Tuscany Green exterior picture

Exterior siding painted in Tuscany Green gives this home a Mediterranean feel.

@blushpainting

7 House Photos

Cinder 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.

See all 7 photos
Benjamin Moore AF-705 exterior paint

Exterior siding in AF-705 presents a modern, minimalist facade.

@fauxtimedesign

7 House Photos

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. S 8000-N has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

See all 7 photos
S 8000-N exterior paint

S 8000-N exterior paint

@harmaamaja

7 House Photos

When choosing Grey Blue 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.

See all 7 photos
RAL Classic Grey Blue RAL 5008 house exterior

RAL Classic Grey Blue RAL 5008 house exterior

@bungalow_in_brokdorf

7 House Photos

On the exterior, Steel blue holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

See all 7 photos
RAL 5011 garage door paint review

RAL 5011 garage door paint review

@chiltern_garage_doors

6 House Photos

The way Charcoal Blue 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.

See all 6 photos
Charcoal Blue House

Exterior painted in Charcoal Blue presents striking curb appeal and visual distinction.

@mybudgetrecipes

6 House Photos

The way Aurora Brown 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.

See all 6 photos
SW Aurora Brown exterior color

Board siding in Aurora Brown gives this exterior distinctive character and richness.

@pitcher_perfect_painting

6 House Photos

The way Boston Brick 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.

See all 6 photos
Benjamin Moore Boston Brick exterior color review

Siding in Boston Brick evokes timeless New England architectural charm.

@joesuddathpainting

6 House Photos

Using Charcoal Slate 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.

See all 6 photos
Benjamin Moore HC-178 house exterior review

Exterior siding in Charcoal Slate presents a modern, sophisticated home facade.

@tjspaintingcompany

6 House Photos

On a traditional or historic home, Black Forest Green 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.

See all 6 photos
Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green house exterior color paint

Exterior siding painted Black Forest Green complements traditional architectural details.

@diyshowoff