Compare a muted blue-gray and a deeper navy on the same house before choosing the precise blue. The lightness of the trim and the warmth of wood or brick can change which direction you prefer more than a small difference between blue swatches.
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Compare Grays Harbor siding with Alabaster trim while preserving roof, wood door, masonry. This provides blue-gray with light trim for the shortlist.
Screen colors are a guide. Always test real paint.
Working with what stays
The blue Colonial and coastal cottage show different amounts of dark roof. Test the body against the roof rather than assuming a favorite blue will read the same on both.
A natural wood door, burgundy painted door and cream door surround create different focal points. Preserve one entry version while comparing the blue body options.
Explore another house and compare its colors.
