59 Inviting Colors to Paint a Front Door

Whether cheery yellow or tranquil blue, adding some color to your front door can be a quick and easy way to boost your home's curb appeal. If you need help choosing a paint color for your front door, we’ve got dozens of ideas that will help you do just that. The best part? Painting a front door isn’t too complicated, and it can be a fun – and crafty – weekend project.

Symmetrical homes evoke a sense of formality, elegance and heritage. This bright blue door spotlights the architecture so the siding doesn't completely fade into its surroundings. To achieve this blue beauty, use Valspar's Lake Breeze. Browse our gallery for more front door paint colors that will inspire you to add a new hue to your home exterior.

According to Feng Shui principles, you can’t go wrong with green, the color of balance and renewal. Don’t worry that it will blend in with your landscaping—using green can actually draw out the different shades that are found naturally in your yard. The saturated hue shown is Behr’s Precious Emerald.

You might think coral pink would be a tough color to pull off, but it looks right at home paired with a pale cream brick. Photographer and licensed contractor Brittany Bailey (prettyhandygirl.com) loves unique front door colors, which is why she photographed this pinkish-orange door, which is a good companion for any neutral siding color — witness the recent fall fashion trend of salmon paired with olive green. (If it looks good on you, chances are it’ll look good on your house!)

This cool grayish-blue (Behr’s Oslo Blue) makes a great complementary pairing with the warm neutral palette of the surrounding house. The color also echoes the soft blues on the stone porch.