What Is a Good White Color for the Porch?

Brilliant, Pure White

• There is something magical about a freshly painted white porch that transcends all generations. Brilliant, pure white is one of the most common porch colors because it offers a stark contrast to the bright blue sky and deep green grass. Bright white wears well and does not show fading or weathering like darker paint colors. Brilliant, pure white is a traditional paint color that makes your porch stand out as a valuable part of your home's curb appeal.

Winter White

• Winter white is a softer shade of white that is muted by a slight tint of gray. Winter white porch paint works well in a home design if your house color or trim is black or gray. The subtle gray hue in winter white hides light soil stains, unlike its brilliant, bright white counterpart.

Eggshell

• If your primary house color is a dark or a neutral color, using eggshell paint is a way to contrast the color of your porch with your rich exterior paint colors. Eggshell paint is unique because it offers a soft white appearance without having strong definitive undertones. Eggshell does not have a gray, brown or tan tint, so it tends to complement almost any dark- or neutral-house color. Avoid painting your porch eggshell if your primary house color is brilliant, pure white. Otherwise, your porch will look dingy and faded compared to the vivid nature of bright white.

Creamy White

• If you want your porch to blend with the rest of your house, select a creamy white paint color. Creamy white has a slight tint of brown and yellow-gold in its mixture that will allow your porch to harmonize with your house color rather than stand out against it. Creamy white is soft and attractive but it does not jump out like bright white, eggshell or winter white. Creamy white porch paint often blends better with wood-toned furniture, earthy fabrics and nonwhite wicker accessories.