Tips: The exterior paint color you first pick might look washed out once it’s on your house. Pick a color that’s one or two shades darker than what you think you want, or go a shade grayer.

From soft and welcoming to bold and statement-making, these are the paint color trends transforming home exteriors this year.

Here are exterior semi-gloss paint picks from Consumer Reports' tests. Ad-free. ... Consumer Reports paints and stains pine test panels and places them on the roof of our Yonkers, ...

"It's neutral and fresh, and is great for trim, but can also carry an exterior patio ceiling or siding easily. It's bright, but not so crisp that it’s hard to stare at in the sun." Sarah Stewart ...

Give your home exterior a timeless look and a welcoming feel with sage green paint. This adaptable earth tone color comes in a variety of shades from light to deep to suit architectural home ...

At Miller Paint, which started in Portland in 1890, deep, dark navy, green and brown span architectural styles, from Craftsman to contemporary, says Puji Sherer, the company’s vice president of ...

Your home’s architecture, size, roof color and exterior material also are factors to consider when you pick paint. Acidic colors such as lime green might work on a contemporary house, but not on ...