Exterior Paint Inspo with Behr Espresso Bean

A modern house featuring a sleek combination of stucco and siding, with elegant stone accents highlighting the exterior.

Dark brown paint is a versatile and sophisticated choice for home exteriors, offering a rich, earthy tone that can enhance various architectural styles. Whether you’re aiming for a modern, rustic, or traditional look, dark brown can provide a warm and timeless appeal.

Let’s explore how BEHR’s top selling brown, Espresso Beans PPU5-01 paint color works on different parts of the house and its impact on various architectural styles.

The top view of an open paint can featuring a dark paint color called Espresso Beans.

When used as the primary color for the house body, dark brown can make a strong statement. It provides a solid, grounded appearance that can make the home stand out.

A dark brown Craftsman-style cottage house with white trim and a stone base accent. — Body: Espresso Beans, Trim: Painter’s White

Using dark brown for the roof, trim, posts and rails can frame the house beautifully, highlighting its architectural details. This approach works particularly well with lighter-colored walls, creating a balanced and visually appealing contrast.

A small, two-story farmhouse with a dark brown garage door, and dark brown porch columns and rails. The house is painted in a soft off-white color called Blank Canvas. — House: Blank Canvas, Garage Door, Posts and Rails: Espresso Beans

You can also choose lighter accents such as white or cream trim, light-colored roofs, or bright green landscaping elements for a sophisticated look.

A dark brown ranch-style home with light accents and a well-maintained green lawn that adds vibrant contrast to the dark brown exterior. — Body: Espresso Beans, Shutters & Garage Door: Even Better Beige, Front Door: Wave Top, Trim: ULTRA PURE WHITE^®

For traditional homes, dark brown paint evokes a sense of timeless elegance. It complements classic architectural features and enhances the home’s charm, providing a fresh and updated look.

A colonial-style home painted in a rich dark chocolate brown color. The house features crisp white trim around the windows and edges, with striking black doors that add a touch of elegance. The overall appearance is classic and sophisticated. — Body: Espresso Beans, Trim: Swiss Coffee, Door: BLACK

Espresso Beans can add a sleek and contemporary feel to homes exteriors. When paired with large glass windows and minimalist design elements, it creates a striking contrast that highlights the home’s clean lines and geometric features.

A two-story ranch-style house with siding, painted in two tones of camo green and dark brown. The front door is orange, giving the house a modern look. — Shingles: Espresso Beans, Siding House Body: Jungle Camouflage, All Trim & Garage Door: ULTRA PURE WHITE^®, Front Door: Tiki Torch

The deep hue can also make this modern prairie style home appear more grounded and substantial. This rich brown also pairs beautifully with natural materials like wood, stone, and brick. These combinations can enhance the home’s earthy and organic feel.

A large, two-story modern house with dark brown siding and soft black trim in the color Cracked Pepper. The house features wood siding that adds a natural element and is complemented by a beautifully manicured green lawn. — Paintable House Body: Espresso Beans, All Trim & Garage Door: Cracked Pepper

Color drenching involves painting the entire exterior, including walls, trim, and doors, in the same color. Espresso Beans can be an excellent choice for this technique, creating a cohesive and dramatic look. It can make the house appear more unified and sophisticated.