Grey Exterior Paint Inspiration

Classic yet eye-catching, grey is a versatile colour for decorating. While it’s a popular shade for interiors, it’s also become a go-to colour for modern exteriors. Our guide to grey exterior house colours is here to help you find the perfect shade, whether you’re planning to paint the exterior masonry, trim or front door in this timeless hue.

A grey front door offers timeless elegance while making a subtle statement. Some of the best grey paint colours to consider include: 

• Charcoal grey. Rich charcoal shades like Fresh Slate complement almost any exterior and provide contrast against light-coloured walls. Consider adding brass or gold hardware to your charcoal grey door.
  
  
• Soft grey. For a more subtle approach, a soft grey like Chic Shadow offers warmth and versatility. These stone-coloured hues work beautifully with natural elements like wood and slate.
  
  
• Blue-grey. A grey paint with blue undertones, like Summer Sage, will uplift your home’s exterior. This popular choice has a coastal feel and pairs well with white, navy or black accents.
  
  
• Warm greige. Griege shades like Country Cream bring a welcoming appeal to your front door. These tones work harmoniously with exposed brick exteriors. 

Monochrome colour palettes are a clean and modern choice for exteriors. Explore our top tonal combinations here, from black and grey to white and grey. 

Grey and black create a high-contrast look, making it a contemporary and bold option for exterior paintwork. It works particularly well if your home has exterior wood panelling, adding a Scandinavian-inspired look. Paint the panels in Black for maximum impact, then choose a rich grey like Warm Pewter for the front door or trim. 

Alternatively, paint the masonry grey and use black to highlight window frames, gutters, and hardware. This creates a striking contrast against a grey exterior, especially in modern homes. 

For a timeless, elegant look, contrast white trim with grey walls. This classic pairing works with any shade of grey and allows design elements like columns, window frames, and decorative mouldings to stand out. Cream has a similar effect with a softer, warmer feeling. 

If you want a modern grey and white house exterior, why not paint the outside in a two-tone palette? Use Fresh Slate as the focal colour on the upper half of your home and Jasmine White to ground the lower half. 

Since grey is a neutral shade, you can easily introduce accent colours. Here are some complementary combinations to enhance your home's grey exterior. 

Make a statement with a striking combination of blue and grey. Apply Concrete Grey to the exterior brickwork for an authentic stone-like look that feels warm and inviting to visitors. Pair this with Indigo Shade on the front door and window frames for vibrant contrast.

Pale grey masonry can be offset by a bold burgundy shade like Monarch on the window frames and front door, giving your home’s original features even more character. 

Take inspiration from the natural world by using a soft grey with green. Apply Pale Slate to the masonry, then paint your front door with Garden Grey for a subtle hint of green. Add the finishing touches with lighter shades like Jasmine White on the window frames and lintels above.  

Once you’ve found your ideal shade, you need to choose a durable exterior paint to ensure your new paintwork stands up to natural weathering. We recommend our Dulux Weathershield range, which includes masonry and exterior trim paint in various shades and finishes.  

Dulux Weathershield paint resists peeling and flaking and contains an advanced slow-release biocide that helps prevent mould staining, keeping your paintwork brighter for longer. And thanks to its quick-drying formulation, it’s rainproof in just half an hour!  

For more exterior paint inspiration and expert tips, check out our guide to updating your home’s exterior.