How do I choose a color of new siding for my home?

Which Vinyl Siding Color is right for your home?

Not sure where to start with a new color of siding for your home? Here’s a clear, step-by-step approach you can use to choose the perfect siding color for your home with Hoosier Siding & Windows—blending curb appeal, personal taste, and resale value:

1. Start with Your Home’s Style & Architecture

• Traditional homes often look timeless in neutral shades (white, beige, gray, soft blue).

• Modern or farmhouse styles can carry bold contrasts (charcoal with crisp white trim, or deep navy with cedar accents).

• Victorian or historic homes may work best with rich, multi-toned palettes that highlight trim details.

2. Consider Your Roof Color First

• Siding and roof tones should complement—not clash.

• Warm roof tones (brown, tan, rust) pair best with siding in creams, beiges, warm grays, or muted greens.

• Cool roof tones (black, slate, blue-gray) work well with crisp whites, cool grays, blues, or even bold colors like forest green.

3. Factor in Your Surroundings

• In Northern Indiana & Michiana, natural backdrops change dramatically with the seasons—so test colors in summer and winter light.

• Lighter colors can make a home stand out in wooded areas; darker colors can anchor a home on open lots.

4. Think About Home Size & Shape

• Lighter siding can make smaller homes look larger.

• Darker siding can add depth and presence to bigger homes.

• If your house has unique features (dormers, stonework, porch columns), consider using two or three complementary colors to highlight them.

5. Look at Maintenance & Longevity

• Hoosier Siding & Windows offers vinyl siding options—all in colors that resist fading.

• Dark colors can show dust or pollen more easily, but they often hide small dings better.

6. Test Before You Commit

• Ask for sample boards from Hoosier Siding & Windows and view them in different lighting (morning, midday, evening).

• Use our home visualizer tool on our homepage to see your color choices on a digital rendering of your actual home. Or, just take a snapshot of your home, and upload to AI to change the color of your home quickly.

7. Keep Resale in Mind

• Neutrals and soft earth tones tend to have the broadest appeal in the Michiana real estate market.

• If you love bold colors, try them on shutters, doors, or trim so you can change them more easily in the future.

Pro Tip from Hoosier Siding & Windows:

A balanced palette often uses a main color, a secondary trim color, and an accent color. For example:

• Main siding: Warm gray

• Trim: Crisp white

• Accent: Deep navy front door

Hoosier Siding & Windows has a full palette of colors to help you choose the color that is right for your home. We're ready to give your home a new look -- let's get started!