Green House with White Trim
A grayed mid-green body outlined in soft white sits naturally in a planted yard, making the house feel part of the landscape.
The exact colors
Brand, name and code for every role, so you can order the same swatches.
Body
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6208
Trim
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · BM OC-17
Front door
Urbane Bronze
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7048
Gutters
White Dove
Benjamin Moore · BM OC-17
Roof
Charcoal architectural shingles
not paint
Screen colors are approximations. Test a sample on your wall, in daylight, before you buy.
When it works
Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) is a muted green-gray, Benjamin Moore White Dove (OC-17) handles trim and gutters, and Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) adds a dark warm door. Pewter Green shifts with light: it looks greener in sun and grayer in shade. It suits wooded lots, gardens and older neighborhoods. Check HOA guidelines since green bodies sometimes need approval, and always test samples in daylight; screen color is approximate.
House styles it suits
Craftsman, cottage, colonial and prairie homes look great in green. Craftsman details pop against white trim, and cottage homes gain a storybook feel.
Roof, brick and stone
Charcoal shingles keep the palette grounded; weathered-wood shingles add warmth. Pewter Green pairs well with natural stone, red brick and wood. Avoid very cool gray stone, which can make green look dull.
Sheen and maintenance
Use low-sheen on the body, satin on White Dove trim, and semi-gloss on the Urbane Bronze door. Greens can fade in strong sun, so use quality paint and touch up sunny walls first.
Questions
Does a green house look dated?
Muted greens like Pewter Green feel current and natural because they read as a backdrop to plants rather than competing with them. Saturated kelly or lime greens are what date quickly.
Should trim be white or cream?
White Dove gives soft, clean contrast without glare. Cream is warmer and more traditional, and suits a cottage with a warm brick chimney.
What roof goes with green?
Charcoal or weathered-wood shingles work best. Since the roof is the element you are least likely to change, hold a Pewter Green sample against it before choosing anything else.
See this combination on your house
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