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Styles: Craftsman · Ranch · French Country

Greige House with White Trim and a Bronze Door

Greige blends gray and beige, so it flatters warm brick and stone where cool gray can clash. White trim and a bronze door finish the palette.

The exact colors

Brand, name and code for every role, so you can order the same swatches.

  • Body

    Revere Pewter

    Benjamin Moore · BM HC-172

  • 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

    Weathered-wood shingles

    not paint

Screen colors are approximations. Test a sample on your wall, in daylight, before you buy.

When it works

Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) is a warm greige that reads calm and inviting. White Dove (OC-17) trim and gutters soften the edges, and Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) gives the door depth. Greige is forgiving: it looks right in strong sun and holds warmth in shade. Undertones vary with your surroundings, though, so view samples beside your stone and roof in daylight; on-screen color is only a guide.

House styles it suits

Craftsman, ranch, French country and cottage homes all suit it. It works well on homes with mixed materials, where a neutral body ties together brick, stone and wood.

Roof, brick and stone

Weathered-wood shingles are a natural fit; brown or charcoal shingles also work. Revere Pewter pairs with tan stone, buff brick and many red brick tones. If brick has heavy orange, sample next to it to confirm the undertones agree.

Sheen and maintenance

Use low-sheen on siding, satin on White Dove trim, and semi-gloss on the Urbane Bronze door. Greige hides light dirt well, but rinse shady walls to prevent mildew.

Questions

Is greige better than gray for a brick house?

Often yes. Greige carries warmth that relates to brick, while cool gray can look disconnected.

Why a bronze door instead of black?

Bronze is softer and warmer, keeping the palette relaxed. Black adds more contrast.

Can Revere Pewter look green outside?

In some light and near greenery it can lean slightly green. Test a large sample before committing.

See this combination on your house

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