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If you are considering painting your front door a vibrant hue, such as the neon green here, think about keeping the remaining house colors and materials more neutral. Some architectural styles — such as ornate Victorians and clean-lined contemporary homes — can sport a mix of bold exterior hues. But most other house styles look best with a neutral supporting backdrop to such an eye-catching front door color.

For a similar front door color, try Limeade, then pair it with Granite Boulder for the main house color and Dark Ash for accents or trim.

Paint colors: Behr

Here’s a slightly mellower green, with a good bit of blue in it. I can see this color’s working on just about any style of home. And because it’s more muted than the previous green, you don’t have to stick to a soft neutral for the main siding color.

For a similar front door color, try Kokopelli Teal, then pair it with Stonybrook for the main house color and Silver Songfor accents or trim.

Paint colors: Benjamin Moore

I see plenty of bright red and vibrant orange doors, but rarely do I see this particular shade of fiery red-orange. It’s fun and welcoming and definitely makes a statement. I think this door color needs to be partnered with a light, neutral siding color, but you can add a dramatic punch of color with a dark brown or dark gray trim color.

For a similar front door color, try Daredevil, then pair it with Sedate Gray for the main house color and Night Owl for accents or trim.

Paint colors: Sherwin-Williams

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Here’s an example of a home that can sport whatever front door color the owners want. The brick acts as a neutral (most earth tones read as neutral hues on the exteriors of homes), and the dark gray accent color also won’t compete with a fun door color. Keep the exterior clean, simple and neutral and you can go bold — even hot pink — with the door.

For a similar front door color, try Peony, then pair it with Chelsea Gray for the main house color and Iron Mountainfor accents or trim.

Paint colors: Benjamin Moore

This is a project I worked on for a client who requested a soft, buttercup-yellow front door. I didn’t want to veer too soft or too orange, though, because then the door wouldn’t stand out from the cypress siding. This particular yellow is the perfect companion to the warm, orange-hued wood and the cool blue-gray siding color.

Get this look with Daffodil for the front door, then pair it with Online for the main house color and Foggy Day for accents or trim.

Paint colors: Sherwin-Williams

Taggart Construction

I remember being a child and begging and pleading with my mother to get me the “big box” of Crayolas because I was coveting my friend’s Periwinkle crayon. I was bewitched by this color that seemed to alternate between blue and purple. This periwinkle door looks fantastic against the weathered gray shingles. It’s a cool palette, but the texture of the shingles combined with the pretty periwinkle gives it a warm and welcoming vibe.

Linda L. Floyd, Inc., Interior Design

For a similar front door color, try Simply Periwinkle, then pair it with Mark Twain House Ombra Gray for the main house color and Seashell Grayfor accents or trim.

Paint colors: Valspar

Here’s another unusual blue for a front door — a medium blue that has a touch of green. The small bit of green keeps the blue from feeling too icy and cool. This door color works well with warm or cool siding colors.

For a similar front door color, try Aqua Blue, then pair it with Whiskers for the main house color and Midnight Hour for accents or trim.

Paint colors: PPG Pittsburgh Paints

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Bright yellow-green hues are continuing their run as hip colors for interior accents and accessories, but they also make fantastic front door colors. Neon versions of the hue can be rather intense in large chunks, but if your front door has glazing, the glass panels can help break up and soften the color.

For a similar front door color, try Wow, then pair it with Snowflake Confetti for the main house color and Drizzle for accents or trim.

Paint colors: Kelly-Moore Paints

Painting the exterior of a home can be time consuming and expensive, so it makes sense to keep the main house color and hard-to-reach trim areas classic neutrals. But it’s relatively quick, easy and affordable to paint the door, so why not go bold here? Not only is it a great way to add personality to the front of your home, it’ll also help call out the entrance to visitors.

For a similar front door color, try Emerald City, then pair it with Misty Windowpane for the main house color and Keddington for accents or trim.

Paint colors: Mythic

Keep in mind that the paint colors you see on your monitor are likely not an exact match to the actual paint color used. Whenever I see a photograph of a paint color I like, I follow this strategy for matching it up. Always buy small test-size samples of any colors you are considering, and paint a scrap piece of wood, drywall or even poster board with them, so you can move them around the space you are considering painting. - Jennifer Ott

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Don't let your home blend into the background — even if you're not in the market for changing your exterior color scheme, a new coat of paint on your front door could be just the makeover your home needs.

Use our color guides to each color to learn which hue, from unexpected purple to bright yellow to elegant black, will work well on your exterior door.

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Alan Mascord Design Associates Inc

Yellow. Welcome visitors with a cheerful yellow front door. Often identified with happiness, high energy and warmth, a lively yellow can brighten otherwise gloomy exteriors.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Yellow

Bright red. One of the most moving colors, red is known as a color that brings life, power, passion and strength to its surroundings. Bring its vitality to your home by painting your front door a statement-making red.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Bright Red

Canton Custom Homes

Deep red. If bright red feels too audacious for your home, deepen the hue for a more crimson tone. More refined and sophisticated than brighter reds, certain shades of this deep red can work almost as neutrals.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Deep Red

Jesse Im/bugonmyleaf

Steve Zagorski, Architect

Orange. Orange is one of those colors that can go wrong really quickly. But don't let that stop you — with the right complementing tones, small doses of orange can look quite modern and welcoming.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Orange

Green. Play off your surrounding landscape or introduce a new, refreshing color by painting your front door green. Whether olive, mint or lime, there's bound to be a shade of green that can fit into your exterior palette.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Green

Conte & Conte, LLC

Custom Design/Build, Inc.

Blue. Although it's often seen indoors, more vibrant shades of blue rarely make an appearance on exteriors. Shake things up by pairing a bright blue with a natural or neutral exterior for an unexpected welcome to your home.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Blue

Carla Aston | Interior Designer

Purple. As with orange, using too much purple can veer toward gaudy very quickly. Stick to a small dose and try purple on your home's front door. Whether you like warm or cool tones, purple can — surprisingly — complement almost any exterior palette.

Guide: When to Paint Your Door Purple