10 Perfect Colour Palettes For Orange Brick Exteriors

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While brick is lovely and timeless it can be a huge challenge for homeowners. It’s difficult to know what colour goes with the brick. In some cases the orange may even lean towards pink which is equally as challenging. For a lot of us we end up playing the safe game and leaning on neutrals like black, white and cream. Those all work well with orange brick but if you want something a little more inspiring I’ve got you covered. I’ve gathered the best combinations that will give you some inspiration to move ahead with adding new colour to your brick home. If you want a cohesive result from the roofline down, my full-scope exterior design takes care of every detail.

How To Use These Colour Palettes

Start by examining your brick closely. Is it fairly consistent in its colour across the brick? Does it have a pattern that includes 2 or 3 shades or orange or pink? Or is it multi coloured and includes shades outside of orange and pink? You’ll want to be sure that the colours you select work with all the tones and shades included in the brick. 

Next, you need to keep in mind that colours appear much lighter in natural light. That means that you need to be a bit more open minded with the colour palettes you select. Don’t be scared off by colours that appear too dark. They will look less saturated when they’re painted on your home’s exterior.

And don’t forget about testing. You obviously aren’t going to paint test samples on your brick or your garage but you do need to see these colours in relation to the brick at various times of day before you decide. You can purchase large sample boards from Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams. If you can’t find them or can’t locate your preferred colour just buy a small tester size of the paint colours you’re considering and paint up your own large samples. Take them outside and view them in early light, mid-day light and evening light. Watch them change and make sure you love them at every time of day. Testing is time consuming but can help you avoid expensive mistakes. 

If you’re interested in using one of the recommended palettes you can use either two or all three of the colours. If you just want a simple palette of one colour for the door and one colour for the trim, great. If you want to use all three, I would suggest using the darkest colour for the door, the mid-toned colour for the shutters and garage door and the lightest for the remainder of your home’s trim. If you just need a paint colour for your front door, read this post where I share 15 paint colours for your front door.

Lastly, keep in mind that all of these palettes are created using Benjamin Moore paints. If you prefer another paint manufacturer you can use these as your guideline for selecting comparable colours. 

10 COLOUR PALETTES FOR ORANGE BRICK EXTERIORS

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1. BLACK, GRAY & WHITE

This is such a classic combination so if you’re looking for something timeless, this is it. While we often associate orange and black with Halloween, this has a very different effect. When paired with orange brick, black, gray and white will give your home a classic, sophisticated look. 

Black – 2128-10

Gray 2137-40

White – OC-17

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2. MEDIUM BLUE, BROWN & WHITE- 

This is another timeless combination that looks great with both orange and orange-pink brick. You can choose whether you prefer the blue as a trim or the door because there are really 2 different combinations within this palette.

Blue – CC-710

Brown – CC-542

White – AF-15

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3. GREEN, SAGE & WHITE-

If your home is connected to a lot of nature, this combination will blend into your surroundings effortlessly. Whenever you’re painting the exterior of your home and you prefer to create a subtle effect, go for colours found in nature. This will always blend into the existing landscape.

Green – CW-510

Sage – HC-114

White – OC-45

4. GREEN, GRAY & WHITE- 

Green is a perfect pairing with orange brick and the gray/white addition will make this home feel modern and sleek. 

Green – HC-121

Gray – OC-52

White – OC-117

5. NAVY, TAN & GRAY- 

This one feels a bit more unexpected and very sleek. While navy always looks great on the exterior of a home we don’t often see it paired with other deeper neutrals. This is a good combination if you aren’t a fan of the orange brick. The bold colour combination will prevent the brick from being the star of the show. The trio of colours will grab your eye and seek your attention in the best way.

NAVY – HC-154

TAN – 235

GRAY – AF-690

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6. GREIGE, TAN & WHITE

I love the simplicity of this colour combination. This trio will create a calm, tranquil effect for those who prefer neutrals over colour. If you’re really unhappy with your orange brick a neutral combination like this will help to neutralize the strong orange colour. 

Greige – CC-500

Tan – CC-520

White – CC-40

7. CHARCOAL, GRAY & TAUPE

Charcoal is a great choice for garage doors, trim and front doors but I love how the gray and taupe work together to create a really sleek effect. If your orange brick is feeling dated this combination will give you an instant update.

Charcoal – HC-166

Gray – 1600

Taupe – OC-20

8. GOLD, SAGE & WHITE-

You may never have considered gold for your orange brick but you can see how seamlessly they work together. I love the combo of all these colours together and think it’s an unexpected combination that will garner lots of compliments from your neighbours.

Gold – 1064

Sage – 1488

White – OC-38

9. BLUE, BURGUNDY & GRAY

This one is built around historical colours and will give your home the look of something more timeless. Never shy away from colour just because your brick is loud or bold. These colours will all work well to create some amazing curb appeal.

Blue -1637

Burgundy – HC-182

Gray – 973

10. DARK GRAY, TAN & WHITE

Here’s another example of how great charcoal looks with orange brick. This combination of dark gray with tan and white is simple and sophisticated. You won’t need to repaint until the paint starts chipping. 

Dark Gray – 2121-10

Tan – CW-130

White – OC-117

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If you’ve been looking at other homes and feeling uninspired I hope you’ve found your inspiration here. The best tip is to stick with classic colours and don’t try to be unique. You don’t want to be that house on the street that is referred to because of its crazy colour combination. If you need help selecting a colour for the interior or exterior of your home, contact me. 

If you know your design style but you struggle with which paint to use, take a look at my Made-For-You paint palettes. They take the guesswork out and give you the confidence to get started.