House Colour Combinations – Exterior & Interior Colour Ideas
Discover beautiful house colour combinations for modern homes. Explore Dulux colour schemes for exterior walls, trims, doors and interiors.
Dulux House Colour Combinations
Choosing the right house colour combination can completely transform the look of your home. From modern grey and white palettes to warm neutral colour schemes, the right combination of wall, trim and accent colours creates a balanced and attractive finish — whether you're repainting your exterior facade or refreshing your interiors.
Exterior house colour combinations need to account for your home's architecture, roof colour and surrounding landscaping. Interior colour palettes are shaped by natural light, room size and the mood you want to create. In both cases, having a considered colour scheme rather than choosing colours in isolation gives a more cohesive and professional result.
Explore some popular modern house paint colour schemes below and discover inspiration for your next painting project. Each combination uses colours from the Dulux colour library — click any swatch to view the full colour details.
Popular Exterior House Colour Combinations
Each combination below shows a wall colour, trim colour and door or accent colour. Click any swatch to explore the full Dulux colour details.
Coastal Modern
A fresh, light palette inspired by Queensland coastal homes — easy to live with and great kerb appeal.
Warm Neutral
Warm beige walls with soft white trim and a muted accent door — timeless and suited to most Australian home styles.
Modern Grey
A bold contemporary scheme popular on rendered homes — deep grey walls contrast sharply with white reveals.
Classic Australian
A traditional palette that suits weatherboard, Queenslander and period homes — familiar and inviting.
Interior Colour Palette Ideas
These interior colour palettes work well across living rooms, bedrooms and hallways. Click any colour to explore its full Dulux details.
Soft Neutral Living Room
An airy, inviting palette ideal for open-plan living areas and bedrooms — pairs well with natural timber and linen.
Walls
Whisper White
Trim
Natural White
Accent
Beige Royal
Modern Grey Interior
A cool, sophisticated interior palette suited to contemporary homes with polished concrete or stone surfaces.
Walls
Tranquil Retreat
Trim
Lexicon Quarter
Accent
Domino
Warm Contemporary
Warm beige walls with soft white trim create a welcoming, cosy interior that works beautifully with timber furniture.
Walls
Beige Royal
Trim
Whisper White
Accent
Natural White
How to Choose House Colour Combinations
Getting your colour scheme right takes a little planning. Here are the key principles that professional painters and colour consultants use when recommending paint colour combinations.
Balancing Light and Dark Colours
A successful colour combination balances light and dark tones. Pair a mid-to-dark wall colour with a lighter trim to create contrast that makes both elements stand out. Avoid using very similar shades on walls and trim — subtle differences tend to look unfinished rather than considered.
Choosing Wall and Trim Colours
Your wall colour sets the tone of the space, while trim defines the architecture. Trim colours are typically lighter than walls — white, off-white or a pale version of the wall colour all work well. For a bold contemporary look, try matching trim to the wall colour for a seamless, monochromatic finish.
Using Accent Colours for Doors
Your front door is a great opportunity to introduce an accent colour without committing to it on the whole facade. Deep greens, navy blues, black and charcoal are popular for front doors against light homes. On darker homes, a warm timber stain or a contrasting lighter tone makes a striking entry statement.
Colour Combinations for Modern Homes
Modern homes typically favour clean, minimal palettes — crisp whites with black window frames, or warm grey walls with white trim and charcoal accents. Monochromatic schemes using various tones of the same colour also read as contemporary and sophisticated without being too cold.
Colour Combinations for Coastal Homes
Coastal homes suit relaxed, sun-bleached palettes that complement the natural surroundings. Soft whites, sandy neutrals and pale greys work well, often paired with natural timber decking and black or bronze hardware. Avoid pure, bright whites which can look stark in coastal light — opt for warmer off-white tones instead.
Try These Colours on Your Home
Upload a photo of your home and experiment with paint colours using our paint visualizer tool. Preview combinations before committing to a colour.
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