House Colors That Work Best in the Florida Sun

Florida's sun can be unrelenting and UV exposure fades color while increasing heat absorption. But the right colors can keep a home cooler, cleaner and more updated. Here's a list of the best performing exterior paint colors for Florida homes.

Warm Whites

The favorite house color across America is white/off-white. It's clean & classic, but not all white paint colors are created equal. In Florida's sun, cool whites appear blue or gray while warm whites appear bright and creamy.

Taupes

When it comes to taupe there are many colors ranging from more greige tones to browner tones. Whichever taupe you choose will hide dirt while showing less signs of fading. And a taupe house color will also compliment the colors of your landscaping

Warm Neutrals

Muted natural tones like pale sand, soft beige, light stone stand up to fading extremely well. And unlike cool colors that turn icy in the Florida sun, these warmer neutral colors keep their inviting look.

Charcoal

As an accent color, charcoal works perfectly in Florida to deliver an iron tone that ages gracefully under the sun. It's a better option than black, which often feels too sharp and fades quickly.

The colors to avoid in Florida's sun are:

• Pure bright white - because it's too bright and causes glare

• Cool gray & neutral colors - because they turn cold blue outdoors

• Black - because it overheats and shows fading quickly

Frequently asked follow up question:

How do I choose colors that go with my roof?

It all comes down to the undertone. If you've got a roof with a warm undertone like tan, you can compliment it with warm undertone colors like warm white with dark bronze accents. Or if you have a roof with a cool undertone like charcoal, you can contrast it with a warm undertone colors like sandy beige with cream accents. The key to balance in an any exterior color scheme is using a combination of light, medium and dark colors.