A lot depends on the particular style of mid-century modern. I prefer to research the colors selected by the original architect. If it is an Eichler, for example, you can find all the original color schemes online and pick one you like, even if it was not your original color combo. If there are other homes of similar design in the neighborhood, take a weekend to drive by and note what colors you like or dislike. Pay attention to elements like the facia, beams, windows, posts and door. When owners change colors, there are definitely some changes that work, and others that don't. Answer from K0kyu on reddit.com
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Benjamin Moore
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Mid-Century Modern Exterior Paint Colors | Benjamin Moore
Mid-century modern exteriors often feature purposeful and harmonious paint choices that integrate seamlessly with the natural landscape. Characterized by clean lines, open spaces, and a connection to nature, the right paint color will enhance the mid-century modern style of your home by focusing on simplicity and functionality.
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Brick & Batten
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The Ultimate Mid-Century Modern Palette for a Fresh 2025 Home Makeover | brick&batten
January 21, 2025 - Firstly, earthy greens have been and are continuing to dominate the world of exterior paint colors. This color family draws inspiration from nature, creating a seamless connection between homes and their environment. For example, Benjamin Moore’s Aegean Olive (seen above) and Black Forest Green are perfect greens for mid-century modern exteriors.
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Favorite exterior house paint colors?
A lot depends on the particular style of mid-century modern. I prefer to research the colors selected by the original architect. If it is an Eichler, for example, you can find all the original color schemes online and pick one you like, even if it was not your original color combo. If there are other homes of similar design in the neighborhood, take a weekend to drive by and note what colors you like or dislike. Pay attention to elements like the facia, beams, windows, posts and door. When owners change colors, there are definitely some changes that work, and others that don't. More on reddit.com
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Exterior Paint Color Help!
Love the idea of sage green, would complement the brickwork. More on reddit.com
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Mid-century modern colour schemes
MidMod is all about earth tones and accents. Rust, ochre, muted yellow, gold, with accents like aqua, coral, and jewel green. I like to see tasteful metals, like bronze and gold, used sparingly. Using a vibrant, loud wallpaper in a small space (like an alcove) is a cheap way to add dynamics to a room. West Elm has some great patterns. https://www.westelm.com/shop/wall-decor-mirrors/wallpaper/?Kenshoo=_k_2a3db370fb24175aa3f5d549ccbb16bb_k_&cm_ven=NonBrandSearch&cm_cat=MSN&cm_pla=NonBrand_Search_DSA&cm_ite=decor_370510893_dat-2325467092811079%3Aloc-190&msclkid=2a3db370fb24175aa3f5d549ccbb16bb More on reddit.com
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Exterior Paint Color Recommendations for Tan/Yellow Brick
Don't paint the brick. It will be more work in the long run. More on reddit.com
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Dunn-Edwards
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Mid Century Modern Paint Colors | Dunn-Edwards Paints
May 31, 2023 - Ranches embrace traditional hues such as warm whites and browns accented by light to mid-tone blue-greens. Mid-century Moderns are — well — modern! These trend-defying homes hold their own with earthy browns and grays contrasted by bright blues, greens, oranges and reds. Let us bring our ...
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Houzz
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75 Mid-Century Modern Exterior Home Ideas You'll Love - November, 2025 | Houzz
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette.
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r/midcenturymodern on Reddit: Favorite exterior house paint colors?
April 15, 2022 -

Hi fellow mcm fans! We bought a mid century modern house a few years back and basically had to renovate the whole place. I did my best to save original features and keep the mcm style when bringing in new materials.

We are finally at a point where we are ready to paint the exterior of our house! It looks like a patchwork quilt right now with some patched areas etc.

I was thinking originally that I would paint the house white with black trim on the windows, doors, etc. I like the sharp contrast in those colors and down the road we’d like to get a nice bright front door in teal or tangerine.

Does anyone have color schemes they love on a mid century house? Ours is one story - I have a photo but don’t see an easy way to share.

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Madformidcentury
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Mad for Mid-Century: Authentic Mid-Century Ranch Exterior Colors
Deep shades of gold, yellow-green, red-orange or red-brown and bright blue, mint green and turquoise provide bursts of color in houses painted in warm beige, tan, avocado, peach or cinnamon tones.Bright blue, turquoise or mint green are exactly ...
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Midcentury Modern Exterior Ideas & Inspiration ...
July 18, 2022 - These combinations, handpicked by one of our color and design experts, show some fabulous contrast for mid-century modern homes—or any exteriors that could use some definition.
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MidMod Midwest
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What’s the Perfect Mid-Century House Color? - MidMod Midwest
May 31, 2023 - But sometimes with either gray Usonian red or white, you don’t even bring another color into the environment. You just do a wood accent, natural stained wood door and anything else that needs to happen. Perhaps to highlight a brick that’s happening on the house or stone. We’ll get into highlighting your accent materials a little later in the episode. In any case, word of warning on white houses. White siding, with black details, black trim, black door, black faux shutters that’s not mid century modern.
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DZINLY
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The 5 Most Popular Exterior Colors for a Mid-Century Modern Home
October 10, 2020 - mid-century modern home colors home design exterior paint home paint exterior color trends popular colors for mid-century modern teal natural colors feature accents modern design olive green charcoal gray warm white home makeover deep blue home exterior design Dzinly Dzinly.com ... Festive Outdoor Decor: Ideas for Winter Holidays. Holiday de... Discover the most on-trend and timeless front door colors to... The Front door; focal point of the house and how to get the ...
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Etsy
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Exterior Paint Color Schemes Mid Century Modern | Exterior House Paint Palettes - Etsy
January 26, 2023 - Mid Century Modern – 6 Pre-Made Exterior Paint Color Schemes This listing is for six Mid Century Modern style pre-made exterior paint color schemes. The color schemes shown on the listing rendering (cover) are the palettes you will receive but with the paint color details (name and color number) shown upon purchase.
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Atomic Ranch
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MCM Exterior Paint Colors - Atomic Ranch
June 14, 2024 - Here are a few MCM exteriors and color matches to get you started. ... Gray is a contemporary twist, but orange is classic MCM and adds a playful touch. See more of this Fullerton home here. Get the look with Bunglehouse Gray and Navel paint colors.
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Edward George
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These Mid Century Modern House Exteriors Prove Why This Design Style Is Here To Stay - Edward George
November 3, 2024 - Picture warm oranges and cool teals playing off each other in perfect harmony creating a visually striking exterior. Earthy browns and sage greens offer a nod to nature while pops of sunny yellow or cherry red add that quintessential retro flair.
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Exterior Mid-Century Color Palette
June 9, 2013 - Exterior House Colors 1950s · Sherwin Williams Suburban Modern · Midcentury Modern Exterior Paint Color Palettes · Retro Mobile Home Sign · Retro Mid-century Modern Speakers
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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
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Mid-Century Paint Colors | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
It’s time to make the classics cool again. The Eclectic Mid-Century Color Collection is all about turning heads. Snappy reds and bright teals bring an iconic and vintage feel, while a mix of warm and cool neutrals ground the palette in a space that’s both useful and modern.
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ONiT Painting
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The Perfect Paint Colors for your Mid-Century Modern Style Home - ONiT Painting
June 12, 2023 - Another awesome neutral paint color for the mid-century modern style is a cool-toned gray. Much like black and white, using this color on the walls creates a blank canvas for your other design elements to steal the spotlight.