White House with Black Gutters and White Trim
Black gutters with white trim is one of the cleanest exterior house color combinations: the trim stays white, and black only traces the roofline, the downspouts and the front door.
The exact colors
Brand, name and code for every role, so you can order the same swatches.
Body
Extra White
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7006
Trim
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7005
Front door
Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6258
Gutters
Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6258
Roof
Black architectural shingles
not paint
Screen colors are approximations. Test a sample on your wall, in daylight, before you buy.
When it works
The palette here is Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006) on the siding, Pure White (SW 7005) on trim, and Tricorn Black (SW 6258) on gutters, downspouts and the door. It works best when you want contrast without committing to black window trim, which can feel heavy on a smaller house. Bright sun flattens white, so on a south-facing facade the black lines do most of the shaping. In deep shade, Extra White can read slightly cool; paint a large sample board and look at it at noon and late afternoon, because screen colors are only an approximation.
House styles it suits
Modern farmhouse is the obvious fit, but this look also sharpens a colonial or Cape Cod without changing its character, because the classic white trim stays put. It suits gable-heavy rooflines, where the black gutter run draws a crisp horizon line across the facade. On a busy facade with many downspouts, plan their placement first: every one becomes a visible vertical stripe.
Roof, brick and stone
A black architectural shingle roof ties straight into the gutters, so the roof edge reads as one dark band. Charcoal shingles also work. Pair with cool gray stone or white-washed brick; orange-red brick fights a pure white body, so if your brick is warm, consider a softer off-white instead.
Sheen and maintenance
Use flat or low-sheen on the body to hide siding imperfections, satin on trim so it wipes clean, and semi-gloss or gloss on the door. For gutters, prefinished black aluminum is the low-maintenance route. Painting existing gutters is doable: degrease, scuff, use a bonding primer made for metal, then a satin exterior topcoat.
Questions
Should gutters match the trim or the roof?
Either is valid. White gutters disappear into white trim; black gutters with white trim outline the roof and pair naturally with a black roof and door.
Do black gutters show dirt?
They hide streaks better than white ones but show pollen and chalky dust. A rinse with a hose once or twice a season keeps them sharp.
Can I preview this on my own house?
Yes. Upload a photo of your house and preview the colors with AI before buying paint, then confirm with real samples outdoors.
See this combination on your house
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