Hale Navy: Tips for Choosing a Dark Exterior Paint Color

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Here are a Few Simple Tips to Get You Started!

See It In Person!

01 Drive around neighborhoods and look at paint colors that you are drawn to. . If you find one you love and it's safe, ask your neighbors for the exact colors they used. Learn more

Visit the Paint Store

02 Go in to the paint store and ask for help! While there grab a few cards and actual paint samples to try out. I visited Sherwin Williams and they were so helpful! Learn more

Paint Swatches

03 Paint swatches on different sides of your house. View colors in the morning, afternoon and evening. Label them so you don't forget which swatch belongs to which paint color. Learn More

Don't Forget the Trim!

Best Navy Blue Colors for Exteriors

05 1. Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore 2. Naval by Sherwin Williams 3. Anchors Aweigh by Sherwin Williams 4. In The Navy by Sherwin Williams 5. Old Navy by Benjamin Moore Learn more

Will Dark House Paint Fade?

06 No! If you choose quality exterior house paint it can last up to 15 plus years! You can even pay to upgrade for paint that lasts 25 years or more! Learn more

Is Dark House Paint Trendy?

07 You can always ask the painters painting your house. But Navy is and will forever be a classic color. Remember to pick a house color that you enjoy! Learn more

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