Even the Big Bad Wolf would swoon over these red brick and paint color combos
You love your red brick house and its timeless look, but if you’re ready to change your home’s overall appearance without sacrificing your prized brick feature, knowing which paint colors complement red brick is essential.
Before you bring home an armful of paint swatches or learn how to paint walls, check out these inspirational color combination ideas from some of the top paint brands to help you add the perfect splash of color to your brick home.
1. Brown
Nothing says earthy quite like this dynamic duo. Be it brown accents or even a brown roof, this color blends seamlessly with red brick, pulling hints of brown out of your brick and translating that beauty straight into the perfect curb appeal.
Dark brown paint helps define the borders of your red brick home, while a lighter brown or beige can help bring attention to your windows if you paint your window trim with this color.
For inspiration:
Sherwin-Williams® Sable
Sherwin-Williams® Van Dyke Brown
Ecos Paints® Brown Suede
BEHR® Rave Raisin
2. Gray
Gray is a versatile color that has a way of making red brick pop. This neutral color comes in many shades, giving you several options that work well with the unique shades of your red brick.
There are several types of paint for gray, making the possibilities seem endless. Limit your color options to bluish-gray, earthy taupe, and gray shades with warm violet undertones to emphasize the red brick without clashing with its naturally warm appearance. For a darker aesthetic, consider a matte charcoal gray.
For inspiration:
Clare® Flatiron
Benjamin Moore® Weimaraner
Sherwin-Williams® Keystone Gray
Benjamin Moore® Graphite
3. Sage
When it comes to the best paint colors for red brick, sage might be your local interior painter's biggest design secret. Whether you opt for a darker or a lighter tone of sage, this color packs a heavy punch of contrast against the darker shades of red bricks.
You can make the most of sage-colored paint by using it for an unforgettable front door, window trim, siding, and more. Consider pairing sage walls with white trimming for an extra dimension to your home’s appearance.
For inspiration:
BEHR® Simply Sage
Sherwin-Williams® Maxi Teal
Clare® All the Sage
Sherwin-Williams® Sheraton Sage
4. Black
If you’re looking for a stylish, modern look for your red brick, black paint and brick are like two peas in a pod. Again, neutrals have a way of accentuating red brick without taking away from the stunning natural beauty that the brick has to offer. Black paint highlights darker shades on your bricks for a darker, moodier appearance.
For a gothic or sleek modern vibe, go for high-gloss paint with more emphasis on black exterior window trim, siding, soffits, and fascias. For a regal, Colonial-style home, use black paint on your shutters and white on the trimming, columns, and siding.
For inspiration:
Sherwin-Williams® Tricorn Black
Glidden® Onyx
BEHR® Limousine Leather
Valspar® Cracked Pepper
5. Yellow
Yellow might not be the first color that comes to mind when you think of colors to pair with red brick, but don’t let this seemingly incompatible duo keep you from thinking outside the box.
Dark yellow with an orange hue can pull out the warm undertone of your bricks and make you feel like you’re about to walk down a yellow brick road straight into the Wizard of Oz. A light, creamy yellow can also add a subtler ambiance to your red bricks that still packs the wow factor.
For inspiration:
Dunn-Edwards® Goldenrod
Valspar® Pale Maize
BEHR® Laser Lemon
Sherwin-Williams® Goldenrod
6. Blue
For another untraditional spin on a red brick home, consider using blue paint for a breath of fresh air. Though blue is a cool shade on the color wheel, you can pull off a deeper navy blue—or one with a slightly green hue—for a surprising color combo that won’t disappoint.
For inspiration:
Sherwin-Williams® Naval
Backdrop® Surf Camp
Clare® Deep Dive
Farrow & Ball® Hague Blue
