12 Paint Colors That Complement Red Brick Exteriors Perfectly

If your home features a red brick exterior and you're unsure what paint color or colors to use for the front door, shutters, or trim, keep in mind that there are many different routes to go. Perhaps you're drawn to bright, unexpected colors, or maybe you're more comfortable with neutral shades.

No matter your preferences, we've rounded up 12 colors that you won't want to overlook.

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Seafoam Green

If you're craving a color that's a bit unexpected, why not pair your red brick exterior with a bright seafoam green door? This happy hue doesn't often make an appearance outdoors but is happy and welcoming nonetheless, making it a great option for those who are looking to pair classic brick with something playful and fun.

• Backdrop Skywalker

• Benjamin Moore Surf Green (2036-60)

• Behr Seafoam Pearl (470A-2)

Sunny Yellow

Speaking of cheerful colors, bright yellow is a nice shade to use if contrast is what you crave. Using the hue on the front door as well as the garage creates consistency.

• Backdrop Pablo Honey

• Farrow & Ball Babouche (No. 223)

• Sherwin-Williams Butterfield (SW 6676)
  

Air Force Blue

Not too dark and not too light, this color is a happy medium for those who don't want navy but also would rather not veer toward baby blue. Blue and red are a classic color combination that nicely complement pops of black, brown, and green, too.

• Little Greene Air Force Blue (260)

• Behr Laguna (PPU14-18)

• Farrow & Ball Stone Blue (No. 86)

Pink With White Trim

Don't underestimate the power of red brick and pink. If you're looking to spice things up with a loud, friendly hue, bright pink may just be calling your name. This front door looks nice and sweet alongside the home's white trim.

• Benjamin Moore Gypsy Pink (2077-20)

• Backdrop Porsche Ruby Star

• Sherwin-Williams Exuberant Pink (SW 6840)

Steel Blue

Moody steel blue adds an earthy touch to the front of this red brick home. It's a nice compromise for those who don't wish to use quite as dark of a hue as black but are looking for a more dramatic blue shade.

• Backdrop Surf Camp

• Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30)

• Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602)

Rosy Pink

If you have a penchant for pink but aren't looking to go quite so bold, try a more muted color, like this rosy pink. It adds a romantic touch to this home's exterior while coordinating nicely with both the surrounding brick and stained glass panels alike.

• Benjamin Moore Rosy Tan (2091-50)

• Little Greene Hellebore (275)

• Dunn Edwards Rose De Mai (DET 432)

Gray With White Trim

By no means does the color gray have to be seen as boring. Consider it a nice alternative to plain white (though you can certainly pair both of those shades together, as illustrated here). A soft gray like this one almost reads light blue from some angles and invokes a farmhouse style feel.

• Backdrop Italian Plaster

• Sherwin-Williams Tinsmith (SW 7657)

• Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170)

Warm Blue

This warmer blue is ideal for those who appreciate traditional design and enjoy drawing inspiration from charming country cottages. This peaceful hue also nicely offsets this home's black and white detailing.

• Backdrop Novelty Wave

• Sherwin-Williams Secure Blue (6508)

• Farrow & Ball Oval Room Blue (No. 85)

Black With White Trim

Stately and sophisticated, black makes a sharp statement alongside red brick, adding an elegant touch to any home's exterior. Painting the dormer windows as well as the front door trim white ensures that the front of this home doesn't appear too dark.

• Backdrop Supermoon

• Benjamin Moore Brilliant White (OC-150)

• Behr Ultra Pure White (1850)
  

Emerald Green With Black Trim

There's no reason you can't pair two colors on the opposite ends of the color wheel to create a beautiful scene. Luscious and eye-catching, this emerald green front door is unexpected yet full of character. You can still paint the windows black for a more timeless approach.

• Benjamin Moore Absolute Green

• Little Green Three Farm Green

• Sherwin-Williams Billiard Green (SW 0016)
  

Deep Black

Black, while a classic hue, is also associated with modernity, making it a no-brainer for this contemporary style red brick home. Here, the simple color allows the architectural features to do the talking.

• Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No. 256)

• Backdrop Dark Arts

• Benjamin Moore Black (2132-10)

Off-White

With so many shades of off-white to choose from, the options are truly limitless. Here, however, an off-white shade with gray undertones is subtle and simple, perfect for those who are drawn to neutral palettes. Given how much use the front door will get, off-white is a smart alternative to scuff-prone bright white.

• Backdrop Moonstone

• Benjamin Moore Distant Gray (OC-68)

• Sherwin-Williams First Star (SW 7646)
  

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