15 POPULAR FRONT DOOR COLORS THAT WILL GRAB ATTENTION

Changing your front door colors can transform your exterior and bring curb appeal to your home. Here are the best front door colors that look amazing on modern front doors. So, we searched high and low and found some great trending painted front door ideas.

Not only are we about to show you modern front door ideas of beautiful different paint colors, but we're also about to give you a little meaning behind what specific front door color ideas say about you as a homeowner with a little taste of history.

You won't want to miss out on seeing these modern front doors.

Popular Front Door Colors

What color is your door right now?

Black? Brown? Blue? White?

These front doors will bring inspiration to you to change that color, so if you feel inspired after reading this post to paint your front door check out our How to Paint your Front Door without Removing it post.

And for all those who really love creative curb appeal check our DIY Exterior Dutch Door post for more inspiration. This door makes for a beautiful entrance to your home.

Now let's get started looking at paint colors and making a greater first impression on your exterior when visitors arrive.

Black Front Doors

Black doors offer sophistication for exterior and interiors. It is a classic design and an easy choice. Peony & Honey has a beautiful home featuring a black door. Look how pretty her door looks from the inside of her home!

Let's look at other examples of black front doors.

Two Hens Styling and Design also chose a black front door. See how black is a popular front door color. There are an abundance of black hues to choose from but I will share some favorites at the end of the article so hang around for my top paint colors for doors.

A black front door is said to be simple and elegant, and we agree. And black is on the list of favorite colors when it comes to front doors. Sometimes it's hard to pick what color you want your front door to be, and black is the perfect color to settle on because it is a neutral color that just about matches everything.

There's a lot of personalities that can be added by a wreath on a black front door or even with the decor that you add on your porch around it. For our first of many front door ideas add some Tricorn Black SW 6258 by Sherwin Williams for a try.

Sherwin William Tricorn Black SW 6258

Navy Blue Front Doors

Dark blue is a fantastic color if you don't want black but you want something dark. This colors looks great on light brown and dark brown houses, white houses, natural wood houses. Here is an example by Queen Wood Designs.

Navy blue front doors are super traditional. Those that choose blue for their doors usually have deep family roots.

A navy blue front door almost makes us want to change the color of our door just because we love our families so much.

Try this Sherwin Williams color called In the Navy SW 9178.  It may bring some tradition to your front door.

Sherwin Williams In The Navy SW 9178

Here is another fantastic dark blue front door color by For The Love Of Greige. Dark blue colors look fabulous on brick houses. The exterior of your home will be so pretty with a front doo rin this color.

This is a paint by Farrow & Ball called Railings and is a blue with soft black undertones in it.

A stunning color for a brick home.

Gray Front Doors

Gray is a classic and timeless color. See how nice it loosk on The Natalie Scott house! Up against the white this dark gray door truly makes her outdoors.

Whether you have a wood front door or metal a gray door will look fabulous. Check out Debbie's House and her gray door.

Gray is a color of compromise. Not too dark and not too light.

It still carries the elegance in addition to the cleanliness that white brings.

Gray is for sure a trending color for modern front doors.  Why not some Kitty Gray by Benjamin Moore on your front door.

Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray 1589

Red Front Doors

Now let's talk about the classic red door. If I had a white house I would paint the front door red. Check out this gorgeous home's exterior by The Morris Manor.

I feel like a red door says prosperity. What do you think? Her is another great example of a red door by Ben J's House Renovation.

Red front door ideas have the most intriguing history.

Red Front Door Color Meaning

In Scotland, homeowners would paint their front door red to signify that they had paid off their mortgage.

In early American history, a red door signified that a home was welcoming. The red door was a way of communicating with tired travelers, traveling by horse and buggy, that this was a safe place to rest for the night and have a warm meal.

Now we're on the bandwagon to paint our door red like this Currant Red 1323 by Benjamin Moore. Decisions! Decisions!

Benjamin Moore Currant Red 1323

Yellow Front Door Color

A yellow door says welcome and has optimism. Picking a yellow front door color can be tricky but no worries in selecting this colored door because we have it all solved for you.

Isn't this door lovely? This door belongs to my niece and her beautiful home in Maine and it is my favorite of the bright colors.

If you are thinking yellow then try Spun Honey from Valspar paint. You can find Valspar paint in Lowes.

And did you know you can get this color in spray paint, paint pen, touch up bottle, pint, quart, and gallons? How cool would it be to paint your front door this color and then buy some spray paint and paint a pot or something else outside the exact same color?

Yellow Front Door Color Meaning

Ever wondered about the “yellow front door meaning”? A yellow front door is like a cheerful greeting to everyone who passes by. It symbolizes happiness, positivity, and warmth, making your home feel welcoming and friendly.

Historically, yellow doors were believed to bring good luck and even a touch of royalty. Plus, in feng shui, yellow invites positive energy and harmony. So, if you’re thinking about adding a sunny touch to your home, a yellow front door might just be the perfect choice!

This color looks good on white houses, grey, stucco, and brick. No matter where you live this yellow door would fit in nicely and welcome guests into your home with a smile.

Valspar 2008-2B Spun Honey

Pink Front Doors

Pink front doors may show femininity but they are so fun! If you love color then pink might be just for your front door.

Our first pink front door paint color is Sherwin William SW 6590 Loveable. Pink can be a tricky color to pick out which is why I wanted to bring you some great ideas.

My friend Alieta has a popular pink door on her Instagram @alietatreasurehunting where her door gets shared a lot because of those blush pink color tones.

Pink is a great combination with a grey home or a white home.

Sherwin Williams SW 6590 Loveable

Another great example of a pink door is by Shining On Design.

If you guessed that a pink front door gave off the feeling of romance, you were right!

Can you imagine a little girl growing up in a home with a pink door? She would feel like she was a princess and her home was her castle.  So for all those with a romantic heart try some Light Chiffon Pink 2000-60 by Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore Light Chiffon Pink 2000-60

White Front Doors

Just like black a white door is timeless and classic. It exudes purity and fits any style home. Look at this gorgeous dutch door by Happy Hound Family.

Are you a lover of clean lines and organization? A white door might just be what you should pick!

It again is one that can be easily accessorized or just left beautifully simple!  For the neat lovers try some Pure White 7005 by Sherwin Williams.

Here is another example of a classic white door by Michaels Mini Farmette.

Sherwin Williams Pure White SW 7005

Light Green Front Doors

So many people love the color green but forget to consider it for their front door. Whether dark green or light green a green door might be just the right color. Check out this gorgeous green door by Sugar Print Fairy.

And I love the look of an green door on an old house like this one by C. 1895 house.

These light green front door ideas are dreamy.

They are inviting any guest that would approach them. This color for sure fits in the modern front doors category especially this Paradise Hills Green 550 by Benjamin Moore.

Benjamin Moore Paradise Hills Green 550

Benjamin Moore Summer Basket Green 2040-40

Another fantastic green is on this door by My Faux Farmhouse.

Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog is one of the Paint Color of the Year.

This light green paint color pops on a white home.

Now let's lean the green color into blue green front doors because many people are using this color now days.

Light Blue Front Doors

While traveling my hubby and I stayed in this Airbnb and I couldn't resist sharing this door color by Airbnb Vacation Rental.

This sweet Airbnb home was a rental we recently visited in Ozark, Missouri just outside of Springfield.

The front door was painted Valspar Forsty Grass and when it comes to lovely front door colors, we thought this was for sure in the running.

Even though this blue front door style has a little green in it I couldn't resist sharing Hi Ya Papaya Mom light blue front door.

When we saw this front door, it made us giggle!

Why?

Summerhill Front Door Blue Color

Because it's the same color, Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore HC-143,  as our front door which you can see more of on our Small Front Porch Decor post!

It exudes a beachy relaxing state of mind or a cottage feel, and we LOVE it!  Just a look at this front door makes you want to unplug and enjoy life.

Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143

Funny story about painting our door Wythe Blue. I grabbed a sample can from the door to paint it for fun with no intentions of keeping it. We all loved it so much until it stayed for a very long time.

But later I decided to try out another color not knowing if it was stick or not and to my surprise we have fallen in love with another blue color.

Behr French Colony Front Door Color

This blue color is vibrant just like Wythe Blue but carries a more blue undertone. It works beautifully with a red brick house and draws the eye to the front door.

Even though this color is a bold blue gray it still blends in nicely with our landscape. If you are love blue and are looking for a color to bring life to your front door then I would check out Behr French Colony.

Here is another example of a light blue front door color by Nicolette's for the Home

Sherwin Williams Languid Blue

Languid Blue by Sherwin Williams is a light blue paint color with purple and gray undertones in it.

It looks beautiful framed in white and on this wood paneled home.

Dark Blue Green Front Doors

If you want a darker front door but love blue green then check out Mama's Modern Farmhouse front door.

Sherwin Williams Tempe Star

This blue green front door is Sherwin Williams Tempe Star. The green will look fantastic on just about any home.

It is classy on this white home with wood columns.

A darker blue green looks great on brick too. Check out The Twin Tudor home.

Sherwin Williams Studio Blue Green

Sherwin Williams Studio Blue Green painted on the front door of the Tudor home. Isn't this such a pretty color?

Also, how adorable is this little free library painted to match the home it belongs to!

Conclusion

Now that you have some paint color ideas you might be asking how do I choose a front door color.

How Do I Choose a Front Door Color?

Typically your front door color is the same as your shutters or a different color altogether. You want your door to stand out and draw people towards it.

So if your house is a white house with black shutters consider a red door. If your house is all neutral tones think about a blue door. If your door is in a porch area, whether the porch is small or large, that is dark go with a lighter brighter shade so it is easier to be seen.

And once you have your door painted add decoration to your door or porch, and one of these decorative house number ideas.

Sprucing up your front door is an easy thing to accomplish with a coat of paint. Now that you've seen several different painted front door ideas to choose from, let us know what color you pick if you choose to capture that modern front door look.

What are the Most Popular Colors for Front Doors?

• Tricorn Black front door Sherwin Williams SW 6258
• In the Navy blue front door Sherwin Williams SW 9178
• Railings door Farrow & Ball 31
• Kitty Gray front door Benjamin Moore 1589
• Wythe Blue front door Benjamin Moore HC-143
• Paradise Hill Green front door Benjamin Moore 550
• Summer Basket Green Benjamin Moore 2040-40
• Pure White front door Sherwin Williams SW 7005
• Loveable front door Sherwin Williams SW 6590
• Light Chiffon Pink front door Benjamin Moore 2000-60
• Currant Red front door Benjamin Moore 1323
• Pink front door Sherwin Williams 6590
• Yellow front door Valspar 2008 2B
• Evergreen Fog door Sherwin Williams SW 9130
• Languid Blue door Sherwin Williams SW 6226
• Frosty Grass door Valspar 5003 3B
• Tempe Star door Sherwin Williams SW 6229
• Studio Green Blue door Sherwin Williams SW 0047

What is the color of your front door now and what color are you considering to paint your door? Share in the comments your colors.

I hope these front door colors has given your ideas for your home. Add a fresh coat of paint to improve your home's curb appeal.

Happy Decorating!