Florida Exterior Paint Color Ideas That Suit the Sunshine

Florida homes look best in colors that suit the light: sandy neutrals, soft yellows, coastal blues and greens, and white trim, often with one bold accent like the front door. Lighter colors also stay cooler in the sun and show fading less. Here are a few Florida-inspired color schemes and how to choose one for your house.

Florida exterior color schemes

• Beach day: a soft, buttery yellow body with crisp white trim and brown or bronze accents. It works well with brown roofs and stone details.
• Springs and hammocks: a light aqua or sea-glass body with white trim and a mossy green door or shutters, inspired by Florida's natural springs.
• Coastal neutral: a sandy beige or greige body, like Sherwin-Williams Urban Putty or Neutral Ground, with white trim and a deep navy or sea-blue front door. It's a good fit for neighborhoods with stricter color rules.
• Classic white: a warm white body with black or dark bronze windows and a natural wood or bright colored door. Clean and timeless.

Tips for choosing exterior colors in Florida

• Test samples on the house. Paint large swatches on different sides and look at them in morning and afternoon light. Florida sun makes colors look lighter than the chip.
• Consider the fixed colors. Your roof, stone, pavers and windows aren't changing, so pick paint that works with them.
• Think about heat and fading. Dark colors absorb more heat and show fading sooner in strong sun. Save them for doors, shutters and trim.
• Check your HOA's approved colors before you settle on a scheme, if your neighborhood has them.

See how to choose a paint color and keeping exterior paint looking new in Florida.

Exterior painting in Orlando

New Ceilings paints home exteriors across Orlando and Central Florida with Sherwin-Williams paint, and helps you settle on colors before the work begins. Every job starts with a free written quote. See interior and exterior painting.