15 Best Neutral Paint Colors For Farmhouse Exteriors

These foolproof shades guarantee an instantly classic look.

If you're searching for the right paint color for your farmhouse exterior, you've probably noticed that simply choosing any old paint color is challenging. With so many options, it's easy to get overwhelmed with which exterior paint color to choose. We're here to help make that decision easier by showing you some of our favorite neutral shades for farmhouse exteriors. Seeing them in action may help you decide which shade will work best for your home. You'll soon be on your way to creating the farmhouse of your dreams.

Try our favorite neutral shades for farmhouse exteriors for hues that easily pair with the natural landscape.

Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee (OC-45)

This charming Lookout Mountain, Tennessee cottage has an easygoing, farmhouse-like sensibility that's underscored by its frothy exterior paint color and its 1930s-inspired front door, which is painted Benjamin Moore’s Georgian Green (HC-115).

Sherwin-Williams' Natural Choice (SW 7011)

Here at our Georgia Idea House, Natural Choice from Sherwin-Williams is a fresh white shade that will pop against a natural landscape without being too stark and bright. This neutral white is neither warm nor cool, leaning toward natural hues.

PPG Paints' Gypsum (PPG1006-1)

Casey Rutherford of Between White Houses used the off-white shade Gypsum from PPG Paints for the siding color and PPG's Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2) for the shutters of her Georgia farmhouse to create a quintessential natural color palette. The pale gray and modern greige both have red undertones. Keeping the colors soft helped Rutherford achieve a modern farmhouse feel while keeping Southern tradition.

Benjamin Moore’s White Dove (OC-17)

A tone-on-tone duo—Benjamin Moore's White Dove on the siding and Pale Oak (OC-20) on the shutters—freshens up this Homewood, Alabama, cottage and is an equally appealing combo for a Southern farmhouse.

Sherwin-Williams' Pure White (SW 7005)

This low-key lake house relies on a classic shade for a clean-slate backdrop that allows the inviting French doors, which are painted Benjamin Moore’s Pleasant Pink (2094-60), to shine.

Sherwin-Williams' Navajo White (SW 6126)

To achieve a buttery hue that pairs well with a copper roof, use Navajo White by Sherwin-Williams. It leans toward a tan shade, pictured on a restored Kentucky farmhouse. This creamy neutral provides warmth without appearing too yellow and combines browns and reds nicely.

Benjamin Moore's Pure White (OC-64)

For a farmhouse look that's neutral with a nature-inspired twist, borrow the color pairing from this Folly Beach, South Carolina, bungalow, where the siding is painted Benjamin Moore's Pure White (OC-64) and Sherwin-Williams’ Dried Thyme (SW 6186).

Benjamin Moore's Simply White (OC-117)

Equal parts classic and modern, crisp white paint completes the photogenic style of Julia Engel's Charleston home. She chose Benjamin Moore's Simply White as the primary color for the exterior and paired it with Blue Porcelain (1641), also from Benjamin Moore, to complete the blue and white color scheme. The calm blue, with a touch of gray, provides just enough contrast to this slightly warm white.

Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster (SW 7008)

Alabaster from Sherwin Williams was their 2016 Color of the Year and has become a popular choice for the exterior paint color. The true neutral, seen here on a charming Nashville home, symbolizes new beginnings. It's soft and versatile, making it a popular pick.

Sherwin-Williams' White Heron (SW 7627)

Sherwin-Williams' White Heron pops against darker door shades and creates a look of unity between the various architectural features of this Florida home. The grayish-white paint pairs well with blues, making this an excellent choice for exteriors with gray tones in roofing or trim.

Sherwin-Williams' Creamy (SW 7012)

Black shutters in Farrow & Ball's Off-Black (No. 57) stand against an all-white exterior painted with Sherwin-Williams' Creamy. The off-white contrast the milder black that's not too stark. It's easy to see why this is a classic combination.

Sherwin-Williams' Drift of Mist (SW 9166)

On our 2019 Idea House in Amelia Island, Florida, Sherwin-Williams' Drift of Mist has more gray undertones, perfect for pairing with blue accent colors. It's paired with Sherwin-Williams' Blustery Sky (SW 9140) on the front door. The neutral gray provides balance to gray, green, and blue hues.

Sherwin-Williams' Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)

Our Nashville Idea House at Fontanel displays a slightly darker shade. Sherwin-Williams' Intellectual Gray offers a mix between taupe and gray. Its green undertones complement darker grays and creams.

Sherwin-Williams' Extra White (SW 7006)

The exterior of our 2020 Idea House in Asheville, North Carolina, uses custom tint in Sherwin-Williams' Extra White on the siding with a slightly darker shade for the shutters. The front door in Rural Green (SW 6418) by Sherwin-Williams plays to the home's wooded location. The somewhat cool white favors pairings with colors like blues and grays.

Sherwin-Williams' Oyster White (SW 7637)

This gothic-style farmhouse is a new build with Southern tradition. A coat of Oyster White by Sherwin-Williams gives the exterior a fresh spin. The subtle tan of the shutters in Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149) by Sherwin-Williams adds contrast without removing the more dramatic elements of the home.

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