INT/EXT Interior & Exterior
EXT ONLY Exterior / Stain only
COTY Color of the Year
TREND 2025–26 Trend pick
Exterior Paint Product Lines
All Behr exterior products are sold exclusively at The Home Depot.
| Product Line | Key Features | Best For |
|---|
| BEHR DYNASTY® Exterior | Most fade-resistant; Color Fade Protection Palette; 2-coat recommended | Premium; dark/bold colors; high UV exposure |
| BEHR MARQUEE® Exterior | One-coat hide in 700+ colors; advanced paint & primer | All-around premium exterior |
| BEHR Premium Plus Exterior | Stain-blocking paint & primer; all-climate protection | Value-focused everyday exterior |
| BEHR Premium Plus Ultra Exterior | Enhanced durability and adhesion; paint & primer in one | Challenging surfaces; older homes |
| BEHR PREMIUM® Exterior Stains | Solid, semi-transparent & transparent; waterproofing | Wood siding, decks, fences EXT ONLY |
| BEHR® DECKplus | Waterproofing wood stain; UV protection | Decks & outdoor wood EXT ONLY |
Whites & Near-Whites — Trim Colors
The backbone of exterior palettes — trim, soffits, fascia, and light full-body applications.
Polar Bear INT/EXT
Code: 75
HEX #F5F4EC · LRV ~90
#1 best-selling exterior color. Clean warm-leaning white. Pairs with nearly anything.
Swiss Coffee INT/EXT
Code: 12
HEX #F1EDE0 · LRV ~85
Classic creamy off-white. HOA favorite. Warmer than Polar Bear; great on traditional homes.
Ultra Pure White® INT/EXT
Code: W-H-1
HEX ~#FAF8F2 · LRV ~94
Behr's whitest white. Base/tinting standard. Bold bright trim contrast.
Painter's White INT/EXT
Code: W-F-700
HEX ~#F6F4EA · LRV ~88
Traditional bright trim white. Slightly warmer than Ultra Pure White.
Smoky White INT/EXT
Code: PPU18-11
HEX ~#EFE9DC · LRV ~80
Soft smoky off-white. In 2024 & 2025 Curb Appeal Collections.
Antique White INT/EXT
Code: W-B-310
HEX ~#EDE6D6 · LRV ~78
Vintage warm white. Excellent for Craftsman and Victorian trim.
Blank Canvas INT/EXT TREND
Code: DC-003
HEX ~#F4F2E8 · LRV ~87
Rising 2026 favorite. Warm versatile white. Designer Collection pick.
Blanca Peak INT/EXT
Code: PPU18-06
HEX ~#F7F4ED
Clean cool-to-neutral white. Works well in bright sunlit exteriors.
Grays, Greiges & Architectural Neutrals
Workhorse body colors for modern, transitional, and contemporary exteriors.
Teton Blue INT/EXT
Code: N510-4
HEX ~#9FA09E · LRV ~35
Warm gray-blue. Best-selling body color. Red undertones make it cozier than it sounds.
Vintage Pewter INT/EXT
Code: N360-5
HEX ~#838078 · LRV ~26
Medium warm gray with brown undertones. Pairs with cream trim beautifully.
Dark Ash INT/EXT TREND
Code: N520-6
HEX ~#6F7170 · LRV ~18
Deep neutral dark gray. 2025 Curb Appeal Collection. Contemporary and farmhouse.
Spanish Sand INT/EXT
Code: OR-W07
HEX ~#BAAD9D · LRV ~45
Warm greige / sandy beige. Top-seller for stucco & Mediterranean homes.
Khaki Shade INT/EXT
Code: PPU7-09
HEX ~#BDB0A2 · LRV ~57
Medium-toned neutral; slight reddish undertone. Works on shutters, body, or doors.
Tranquil Gray INT/EXT
Code: N520-2
HEX ~#D4CFC5 · LRV ~68
Light warm gray. Great for suburban and transitional homes.
Dolphin Fin INT/EXT
Code: N520-4
HEX ~#A6A09A · LRV ~38
Medium cool-neutral gray. Modern coastal and transitional homes.
Mocha Ice INT/EXT TREND
Code: N150-1
HEX ~#C7BCB0 · LRV ~55
Warm neutral replacing cool gray trend. Rising 2026 siding color.
Browns, Earth Tones & Naturals
Warm, grounded hues connecting homes to natural surroundings — major trend 2024–2026.
Espresso Beans INT/EXT TREND
Code: PPU5-01
HEX #4C443E · LRV ~5
Deep velvety dark brown. Best-seller for rustic/lodge-style homes.
Harvest Brown INT/EXT
Code: SC-141
HEX ~#9B7B58 · LRV ~24
Medium rustic golden-brown. Warm autumn tone. Pairs with Swiss Coffee trim.
Stone Brown INT/EXT
Code: 250F-4
HEX ~#A07D5E · LRV ~27
Orange-clay brown. Mimics sun-baked earth. Great alongside stone veneers.
Baked Sienna INT/EXT
Code: PPU5-07
HEX ~#7D5840 · LRV ~14
Deep reddish-brown. Warm and cozy; pairs with Cedar (2025 Stain COTY).
Roman Plaster INT/EXT
Code: S270-3
HEX ~#C8A882 · LRV ~40
Warm sandy tan. Mediterranean and Southwestern style homes.
Cordovan Brown INT/EXT
Code: N160-6
HEX ~#6B5044 · LRV ~10
Rich leather-brown. In Curb Appeal Collection. Ranch-style homes.
Canyon Dusk INT/EXT
Code: PPU5-05
HEX ~#8B6A4C · LRV ~18
Warm terra-cotta-adjacent brown. 2024 Curb Appeal. Ranch and Craftsman.
Wheat Bread INT/EXT
Code: S230-3
HEX ~#C19A6B · LRV ~36
Warm golden neutral. Craftsman and mid-century modern exteriors.
Greens & Sage Tones
Nature-inspired greens from muted sage to deep woodland — a major trend for 2024–2026.
Jungle Camouflage INT/EXT TREND
Code: S380-6
HEX ~#6B7260 · LRV ~17
Rugged muted olive-green. 2024 & 2025 Curb Appeal Collections. Woodsy, sophisticated.
Boreal INT/EXT TREND
Code: S430-6
HEX ~#617968 · LRV ~18
Deep gray-green. 2025 Curb Appeal Collection.
Dark Everglade INT/EXT
Code: MQ6-30
HEX ~#2D3B32 · LRV ~4
Blackened luxury green. Behr Designer Collection. Dramatic and moody.
Shady Willow INT/EXT
Code: S380-4
HEX ~#8A9E8B · LRV ~32
Medium muted sage. Calming. Popular for cottage and Cape Cod.
Muted Sage INT/EXT
Code: S380-3
HEX ~#9FAF9A · LRV ~40
Soft dusty sage. Biophilic design. Siding or shutter accent.
Half Sea Fog INT/EXT
Code: S430-4
HEX ~#6D8478 · LRV ~22
Blue-green with gray. Coastal and Craftsman homes.
Blues & Blue-Grays
Soft coastal pastels to deep navy — enduringly popular across all architectural styles.
Nocturne Blue INT/EXT
Code: MQ5-50
HEX ~#4A6179 · LRV ~13
Deep blue-gray. Popular door and shutter accent. 2024 Curb Appeal Collection.
Adirondack Blue INT/EXT
Code: N480-5
HEX ~#6E8BA4 · LRV ~26
Slate blue with gray undertones. 2026 top pick for coastal and cottage homes.
Empire Porcelain INT/EXT
Code: S510-7
HEX ~#3B5574 · LRV ~9
Deep classic navy. Bold shutters, doors, and accent trim.
In the Moment INT/EXT
Code: S480-4
HEX ~#7A9EB0 · LRV ~30
Behr's 2018 Color of the Year. Blue-green with gray. Sea-glass feel.
French Colony INT/EXT
Code: S510-2
HEX ~#B8CDD8 · LRV ~58
Light airy blue. Casual Oasis palette. Cottage and coastal homes.
Bold Accents, Darks & Statement Colors
Front doors, shutters, garage doors, and accent trim — colors with strong personality.
Cracked Pepper INT/EXT COTY '24
Code: PPU18-01
HEX #4C4D4F · LRV ~7
Soft black. 2024 Color of the Year. Timeless & modern on full exterior or trim.
Black Black INT/EXT
Code: W-F-600
HEX ~#1A1A1A · LRV ~1
Pure dramatic black. Bold modern doors, shutters, and window trim.
Rumors INT/EXT COTY '25
Code: PPU1-01
HEX ~#5A3434 · LRV ~7
Deep ruby red. 2025 Color of the Year. Classic Haven palette. Heritage homes.
Limousine Leather INT/EXT
Code: MQ5-52
HEX ~#2B3B4A · LRV ~4
Nearly-black deep navy. Ultra-sophisticated front door and shutter color.
Hidden Gem INT/EXT COTY '26
Code: N430-6A
HEX ~#2F4F3E · LRV ~6
2026 Color of the Year. Deep forest green. Nature-inspired dramatic statement.
Blackberry Jam INT/EXT
Code: PPU1-07
HEX ~#7A4030 · LRV ~9
Deep reddish-brown. Bold door accent. Pairs with Spanish Sand siding.
Iron Gate INT/EXT
Code: MQ6-29
HEX ~#3D4A3E · LRV ~5
Dark charcoal-green. Modern farmhouse accent. Bold front door choice.
Exterior Stain Colors of the Year EXT ONLY
Annual Exterior Stain Color of the Year — for decks, fences, porches & pergolas.
Cedar Stain COTY '25
Exterior Stain
Warm golden-brown · cedarwood tone
Inspired by cedarwood. Works on decks, fences, porches. Pairs with all 4 Curb Appeal sub-palettes.
Tugboat Stain COTY '24
Exterior Stain
Medium warm brown · driftwood tone
Part of the 2024 Curb Appeal Collection. Classic weathered-wood feel.
Taupe Stain COTY '26
Exterior Stain
Soft brown-gray · refined neutral
2026 Stain Color of the Year. Pairs with Spanish Sand siding and Baronial Brown trim.
2025 Curb Appeal Collection — Sub-Palettes
45 on-trend exterior colors in 4 designer-curated sub-palettes. Hover swatches to see color names.
Siding: Spanish Sand, Teton Blue
Trim: Polar Bear, Smoky White
Door/Accent: Nocturne Blue, Rumors, Cracked Pepper
Siding: Tranquil Gray, Blanca Peak
Trim: Blanca Peak
Door/Accent: Half Sea Fog, Filtered Moon, Terra Cotta
Siding: Dolphin Fin, Tranquil Gray
Trim: Swiss Coffee, Tranquil Gray
Door/Accent: French Colony, Adirondack Blue, In the Moment
Siding: Roman Plaster, Harvest Brown
Trim: Swiss Coffee, Spanish Sand
Door/Accent: Cordovan Brown, Baked Sienna, Blackberry Jam
Wood Stain: Cedar, Tugboat
Recommended Exterior Color Combinations
Curated 3-color pairings — siding, trim, and accent — from Behr's own guidance.
Modern Farmhouse
Siding: Shady Willow · Trim: Polar Bear · Accent: Cracked Pepper
Woodland Retreat
Siding: Jungle Camouflage · Trim: Smoky White · Accent: Espresso Beans
Ranch Classic
Siding: Canyon Dusk · Trim: Smoky White · Door: Nocturne Blue
Mediterranean Stucco
Siding: Spanish Sand · Trim: Polar Bear · Accent: Blackberry Jam
Color Drenched Drama
Body: Espresso Beans · Trim: Cracked Pepper · Highlight: Polar Bear
Coastal Casual
Siding: Dolphin Fin · Trim: Swiss Coffee · Door: Adirondack Blue
Pro Tip — The 3-Color Rule: Use a main body color (~60% of exterior), a trim color for fascia, frames & eaves (~30%), and one accent for the front door or shutters (~10%). For bold or dark colors, choose BEHR DYNASTY® Exterior for maximum fade resistance under the Color Fade Protection Palette program.
Behr Color Code Decoder
How to read Behr's numbering system.
| Prefix | Meaning | Example |
|---|
| 75, 12 | Legacy single-number catalog codes | Polar Bear = 75, Swiss Coffee = 12 |
| PPU##-## | "Precisely Placed Undertone" — standard full-range colors | Cracked Pepper = PPU18-01 |
| S###-# | Spectrum Collection | Jungle Camouflage = S380-6 |
| N###-# | Neutral/Nature family | Dark Ash = N520-6, Hidden Gem = N430-6A |
| MQ#-## | Marquee Collection | Iron Gate = MQ6-29 |
| DC-### | Designer Collection | Blank Canvas = DC-003 |
| OR-W## | Special transition colors | Spanish Sand = OR-W07 |
| W-H-# / W-F-### | White base codes | Ultra Pure White = W-H-1 |