Bright colors aren’t the only way to make a statement on your front stoop.

Let your front door stand out with one of these sophisticated dark hues.

Modernize your facade with a trendy black front door, or go classic witha coat of navy blue.

exterior of house with black doorway

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These striking, yet timeless hues prove your front door doesn’t need to be bright to be bold.

The high-impact neutral works with a widevariety of home styles, exterior materials, and color combinations.

Set against a white brick exterior, this black front door commands attention from the curb.

elegant doorway with planters on stoop

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Shutters painted in a lighter gray tone fade into the background, keeping the focus on the front door.

A saturated (but not too bright!

The rich indigo color is sophisticated without looking too serious.

view to classical doorway and blue painted doors

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A dark wood stain can accent intricately carved details while allowing the door’s natural beauty to shine through.

Here, the dark front door color picks up the brownish tones in the grayshingle siding.

To tone down the flashy color, choose a maroon hue surrounded by a light trim color.

gray shingled house with wooden door

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A texturalstone walkwayleads the way to the chestnut-color entry to complete the storybook scene.

This exterior draws on the cool, neutral hues found in the surrounding hardscape materials.

Crisp white trim and casing highlight the entry’s architectural elements, ushering visitors to come on in.

blue-green exterior with maroon front door

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Sunny-yellow siding and dark green metal roofing complete the inviting aesthetic.

The symmetrical placement of planters, lighting, and hardware gives the spot a balanced, eye-catching appeal.

Suggested Paint Color:Witchcraft PPG1037-7, PPG

traditional exterior with chestnut brown door

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mid-century modern gray home with blue door

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yellow farmhouse with olive-green front door

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minimalist dark double door on modern ranch

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