Best Front Door Colors for Brick Homes

(Red Brick, White Brick & Painted Brick)

Before we dive in — if you’re still deciding how to approach your front door color overall, start with our complete guide:
How to Choose the Perfect Front Door Color for Your Home.

That article walks you through siding tone, architectural style, and finish selection.

Today, we’re going deep on brick.

Because brick changes everything.

It has texture.
It has warmth.
It has undertones (more than most people realize).

And the wrong front door color can clash fast.

Let’s break this down by brick type.

Part 1: Best Front Door Colors for Red Brick Homes

Red brick typically has warm undertones — orange, rust, brown, sometimes even plum.

You want contrast without fighting the warmth.

1. Glossy Black: Classic and High Contrast

Black is the safest — and often the most elegant — choice.

Best Black Paint Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Iron Ore SW 7069 (soft charcoal-black)
  • Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 (true deep black)
  • Benjamin Moore Black HC-190 (slightly historic tone)
  • Behr Black MQ1-2

Best Finish: Semi-gloss or high gloss
Style Match: Colonial, Georgian, transitional

2. Deep Forest Green: Rich and Historic

Green pairs beautifully with red brick because they’re complementary tones.

Best Green Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188
  • Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816
  • Behr North Woods N410-7

Best Finish: Satin
Style Match: Traditional, craftsman, historic homes

3. Navy Blue: Bold but Balanced

Navy cools down the warmth of red brick in a sophisticated way.

Best Navy Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154
  • Sherwin Williams Naval SW 6244
  • Behr Starless Night S490-7

Best Finish: Semi-gloss
Style Match: Transitional, modern traditional

4. Warm Greige: Subtle and Soft

If bold feels intimidating, greige works beautifully.

Best Greige Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter HC-172
  • Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige SW 7036
  • Behr Wheat Bread 720C-3

Best Finish: Satin
Style Match: Transitional, cottage, updated traditional

Part 2: Best Front Door Colors for White Brick Homes

White brick behaves differently than red brick.

It’s lighter. Brighter. More forgiving.

But undertones still matter — some white brick leans cool, some creamy.

5. Charcoal Gray: Modern Edge

Charcoal adds drama without harshness.

Best Charcoal Paint Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Iron Ore SW 7069
  • Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166
  • Behr Cracked Pepper PPU18-01

Best Finish: Satin
Style Match: Modern, transitional

6. Soft Blue: Coastal or Classic

Muted blues feel fresh against white brick.

Best Soft Blue Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
  • Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue SW 7604
  • Behr Blueprint S470-5

Best Finish: Satin
Style Match: Coastal, cottage

7. Natural Wood: Warm Contrast

Wood against white brick feels elevated and custom.

Wood Tone Direction

  • Warm walnut
  • Medium oak
  • Teak

Pair with matte black or brass hardware.

Part 3: Best Front Door Colors for Painted Brick Homes

If your brick is painted — often white, gray, or cream — your door becomes a focal point.

8. Bold Red: Modern Statement

Against white-painted brick, red feels fresh again.

Best Red Paint Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Show Stopper SW 7588
  • Benjamin Moore Heritage Red HC-181
  • Behr Red Pepper PPU2-02

9. Olive Green: Earthy Sophistication

Best Olive Paint Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green SW 2816
  • Benjamin Moore Essex Green HC-188

10. Mustard Yellow: Mid-Century Energy

Best on white or light gray painted brick.

Best Mustard Paint Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Nugget SW 6697
  • Benjamin Moore Golden Honey 297
  • Behr Amber Brew MQ4-10

11. Blush or Soft Pink: Unexpected & Chic

Works best on crisp white painted brick.

Best Blush Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore First Light 2102-70
  • Behr Pink Quartz S160-2

12. High-Gloss Navy: Luxe & Editorial

High gloss transforms brick instantly.

Best Navy Paint Colors

  • Benjamin Moore Hale Navy HC-154
  • Sherwin Williams Naval SW 6244

Best Finish: High gloss for drama.

Finish Matters Even More on Brick

Brick reflects light unevenly because of texture.

That means sheen shows differently.

Best rule:

  • Satin → modern and soft
  • Semi-gloss → classic and durable
  • High gloss → bold and editorial

Avoid flat finishes outdoors.

One Last Thing…

Brick already has character.

So your front door doesn’t need to compete — it needs to complement.

If you’re unsure where to start:

Black. Navy. Deep green.

They almost always work on brick.

Then, if you’re feeling brave?
Mustard. Blush. High gloss.

Because brick homes can absolutely handle bold.

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