“Changing the color of your front door may be the easiest way to give your home a makeover,” said the associate design editor at House Beautiful. Agreed! After all, your front door is one of the very first things people see when they visit your home. Ideally, the color you choose to paint your front door sets a welcoming tone, enhances your home’s curb appeal, and nods to your personal style.

Although there are an unlimited number of front door colors to choose from, you’ll want to pick the color for this high-profile spot carefully. If you’re in need of some color inspiration, here are some of the best front door colors that designers are loving right now.

Nature-inspired green is one of the best front door colors of the year

“If there’s one color family that’s truly having its moment, it’s green—but not just any green: deep forest shades and moss tones,” said a design editor at Elle Décor. Embracing this nature-inspired color creates a look that feels classic and fresh at the same time. Painting your front door a rich, earthy shade of green also helps foster a sense of connection to nature, a core tenant of biophilic design.

An elegant earthy green dutch door featuring a window, half open to add charm to the exterior.

Jewel tones help bold homeowners create a statement-making entrance  

Writers at The Spruce add that jewel tones make for some of the best front door colors—think of a sapphire blue, deep amethyst purple, topaz yellow, or ruby red. These shades span the color wheel and offer dramatic and rich alternatives to the neutral color scheme that we have seen dominate much of the home design world over the last several years. Ultimately, sophisticated jewel tones are the perfect choice for daring homeowners looking to stand out and create a statement-making entrance that captures their unique style.

A dog strolls in a white room, showcasing a vibrant red door that adds a pop of color to the interior design.

Black remains at top of the list of best front door colors

Then there’s the sought-after painted black front door. “There’s a reason a black front door remains a perennial favorite,” said the editors at Homes & Gardens. “It exudes elegance, restraint and a certain architectural authority.” The team at Simpson Door Company agrees, black is one of the best front door colors—it’s a design choice that will never go out of style. The enduring door color is a smart way to tie together the overall aesthetic of your property, and many homeowners appreciate that it provides a classic look against a white or neutral exterior.

An entrance table with a vase of flowers beside a stylish black front door entryway.

How Simpson puts the best front door colors within reach

Here’s something to consider. Front doors are typically at the intersection of utility and decoration. Unless they are protected by a large enough overhang, they are left exposed to the elements, which will wear down a painted door over time—especially those painted in dark colors like green, jewel toned, or black. That’s why Simpson developed a product performance solution that makes it possible to own a painted wood black door (or any other trending front door color) without worry.

Until now, the best front door colors posed a challenge because of the Light Reflective Value (LRV) associated with dark paint colors. This value measures the percentage of light a paint color reflects and is presented on a scale of 0 to 100. For example, pure black has an LRV of 0 (absorbing all light and heat) and pure white has an LRV of 100 (reflecting all light and heat). Any paint with an LRV less than 55 is considered a dark paint color for exterior products. Most dark-painted surfaces, whether wood, fiberglass or PVC, absorb more heat than lighter colors, which can cause components to move and deteriorate after long-term exposure to the sun’s damaging UV rays.

With Simpson’s design solution, homeowners can show off their personal style and elevate their home’s curb appeal with one of the best front door colors without sacrificing the exceptional craftsmanship or warranty protection they expect from Simpson. While light colors remain suitable for all Simpson exterior door designs and wood types, if a paint has an LRV less than 55, homeowners can order their front door with the following specifications:

  1. Select a design from Simpson’s Nantucket Collection® (77000 series).
  2. Select Accoya as the wood type and Simpson will automatically prime the door at the factory. Also, the door will be made with mortise-and-tenon joinery with no face pin.
  3. The door will carry a 10-year warranty with no overhang required.

Learn more by checking out the Paint It Black product page. To purchase a wood front door from Simpson and paint it black or any trending dark color, track down your nearest Simpson Authorized Dealer on the Where to Buy page.