It’s true: there are a lot of available colors for exterior siding. Combined with color options for trim, let alone accents, our customers often find themselves overwhelmed.
Let us be the beacon in the sea of options and share what our customers in three markets—Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta—prefer and choose.
If you’re a homeowner looking to find the perfect balance, this is the perfect article for you.
If you want to test out color combinations on your own, all the images in this blogpost are from our free exteriors visualizer tool which is free for you to test on your own.
But, if you want to understand what other homeowners are doing, let’s dive right into the most popular colors in 2026 for siding and trim, and then some popular color combinations for each market.
The Most Popular Siding Colors of 2025
The best siding color of 2025 in Seattle and Portland are leaning towards blues and neutral grays.
In all three markets (Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta), our most popular siding color this year was James Hardie’s Boothbay Blue. The next most popular colors were Evening Blue, Light Mist, and Mountain Sage.
The Pacific Northwest is surrounded by gorgeous mountains, water, and forests, which may be why many homeowners choose colors complementary to the scenery around their homes.
The Most Popular Trim Color of 2026
As we get ready to enter the new year, we want to empower homeowners with their design decision. So we’ve asked PMs from all 3 locations we service—Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta—and asked them what colors they think will be the most popular this year.
Boothbay Blue with Arctic White Trim
Grays and blues were incredibly popular this past year, and this knowledge is why we believe that Boothbay Blue and Arctic White will be the most popular siding color in 2026.
Generally, homeowners will choose Arctic White trim. In Seattle, Portland, and Atlanta, Arctic White trim was the most popular amongst homeowners. It’s the perfect neutral choice.
Most Popular Exterior Paint Colors of 2025
If you are already overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices for siding colors, get ready: there are even more paint color options.
Let us help you narrow it down. In Seattle, the most popular paint color was Iron Ore and Tricorn Black from Sherwin Williams. Portland trends similar, with gray and blue-toned colors being the most popular.
Still Have Questions on Best Home Color Pairings? Ask Us!
If you still have questions on what the best color pairings for your home’s exterior are, schedule your free consultation! We send out an experienced estimator to analyze what your home could need at no cost.
Additionally, we are proud to offer a complementary professional design service. You’ll get a few color options and renderings of what your home could look like with different siding and trim colors before you have to make a final decision.
Here at Pacific Exteriors, we pride ourselves on empowering homeowners to make the best decisions for themselves and their homes—and a huge part of that is choosing a color combination that you’re excited about. If you want a little assistance without the pressure of scheduling an appointment, use our free tool to try out color combinations!
Let us help you wade through the near infinite options of color and select one that makes your home really shine.
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