What Color Exterior Paint Lasts Longest?

  1. Choose an Inorganic Color

    • Brown is a good color choice for exterior use.
      Brown is a good color choice for exterior use.

      Inorganic dyes are used in colors such as brown. These colors tend to last much longer than colors with organic dyes, such as blues and greens, Sensational Color says.

    lighter colors will hold up better

    • Beige will hold up better than brown
      Beige will hold up better than brown

      Lighter colors will hold up better to extreme sunlight exposure than darker colors, which tend to fade, according to Sensational Color. Dark browns will start to show evidence of fading before a tan or beige, for example.

    Bottom Line

    • Consider painting your house with tan or beige.
      Consider painting your house with tan or beige.

      It's best to choose a light earth-tone color, Sensational Color advises. The inorganic pigments will hold up better than organic ones and the lighter color will show fade less. Going with a tan or a beige is the best bet for long-lasting color.

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  • Photo Credit paint image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com Brown door image by steve plowman from Fotolia.com Papier beige image by Loïc Francois from Fotolia.com House and Color image by Aleksandar Jovanovic from Fotolia.com

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