Beige House with White Trim
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (HC-81) on the body, White Dove (OC-17) on trim and gutters, and a Behr Broadway (PPU18-20) front door in a deep brown-black: warm, timeless and easy to live with.
The exact colors
Brand, name and code for every role, so you can order the same swatches.
Body
Manchester Tan
Benjamin Moore · BM HC-81
Trim
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · BM OC-17
Front door
Broadway
Behr · Behr PPU18-20
Gutters
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · BM OC-17
Roof
Brown architectural shingles
not paint
Screen colors are approximations. Test a sample on your wall, in daylight, before you buy.
When it works
Manchester Tan is a sandy beige with a gentle yellow undertone, so it glows in warm, low-angle light and suits sunny climates. Under gray skies or in heavy shade it can lean a touch green-gold, so sample the shaded side too. White Dove is a soft white that avoids the harsh contrast a stark white would create against beige. This is a safe pick for HOA neighborhoods and for houses where you want the landscaping and architecture to lead, not the paint.
House styles it suits
Colonials, ranches, Mediterranean homes and Craftsman houses all wear it well. On a Mediterranean home, it reads like warm stucco; on a ranch, it keeps a long facade calm.
Roof, brick and stone
Brown shingles are the natural match and echo the Broadway door. Weathered-wood shingles also work. Beige is one of the easiest body colors to pair with brick: tan, buff and brown brick blend in, while warm reds look friendly beside it. Avoid pink-toned brick, which can make the beige look dingy. Sandstone and warm fieldstone fit right in.
Sheen and maintenance
Flat or low-sheen for the siding, satin for the trim and semi-gloss for the door. Mid-light colors like this hide dust and pollen well and fade gracefully, so the body usually ages evenly. Keep an eye on the dark door if it faces afternoon sun.
Questions
Is beige outdated for a house?
Pinkish 1990s beiges feel dated; a sandy, slightly golden tan with crisp soft-white trim feels classic. The undertone is what matters.
Will Manchester Tan look yellow?
In strong sun it warms up. Paint a large sample on the actual wall and look at it at noon and near sunset before deciding.
Can I preview these colors on my house?
Upload a photo of your house and preview the colors with AI before buying paint. Treat screen colors as approximate and test real samples.
See this combination on your house
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