What Color Should I Paint My Garage Door?

A question we commonly hear is, "What color should I paint my garage door?" It may seem like a simple decision, but the color of your garage door can significantly impact your home's overall look, curb appeal, and even value if done right. If done wrong, it can detract from the overall aesthetic and leave you dissatisfied with your home's exterior. But don't worry, 360° Painting is here to help!

What Is the Best Color for My Garage Door?

It depends. While this may be different from the exact answer you were hoping for, there are many factors to consider when determining the color of your garage door. Some questions to consider:

• Do you want it to stand out?

• Do you want it to blend in?

• Is the door fancy and worth making a statement?

• Should it try to be hidden because it is plain?

• What other exterior colors are you working with?

All these questions can help determine what look you want to achieve and will help you decide!

Tips for Choosing Your Garage Door Color

With so many options available, choosing the right color for your garage door can be overwhelming. It's important to remember that the garage door color will significantly impact the overall look of your home. For example:

• Painting the door the color of the main body of the house will hide the door

• Painting it the same color as the trim will make it more dominant

• Painting it the color of the window frames and gutters will make it an accent

• Dark colors tend to recede, while lighter colors tend to stand out

What do we recommend? Our rule of thumb is to take a color already on your house and match the door to that color. For example, if you have white trim on your windows, doors, and gutters, you could paint it white. If you have gray trim on your trim, eaves, and fascia, you could paint it gray.

Virtually Paint Your Garage and Exterior for Free

There are endless combinations for your garage door. Our website's paint color picker tools can also help you choose between your color options. Using the Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer or the PPG The Voice of Color palette, you can easily visualize the color combinations on a digital version of your home.

It's easy, too – you can upload a picture of your house, paint the door any color you want, and see what your house would look like with the color you chose. You can also paint the rest of your house and get a good idea of what it would look like with a fresh new look.

Just a word of caution: colors on the computer do not always look the same in real life. It is always a good idea to get a color chip from the paint store to confirm that your computer-generated picture is what you want.

Let Our Exterior Painters Help You Decide

Still trying to decide what color to paint it? At 360° Painting, our crew can help you choose the perfect paint color for your garage and even the rest of your exterior! It’s a big investment, so we want to make sure you are happy with your final outcome. Between a color consultation to help you explore all of the best paint colors or using our virtual tools to try out different color options, we can help you find the perfect color for your garage door and home!