What Color Siding Should You Choose?

November 28, 2025

Selecting the right siding color is one of the most impactful decisions you can make for your home. Here at Fernandez Exteriors, we understand how weather patterns, light exposure, and architectural styles all influence how a siding color performs over time.

In this month’s blog, we’ll guide you through our different siding color options and how these choices impact your home.

Understanding Your Siding Color Options

We believe that you need to consider more things besides your preference when picking a siding color, and these are things like durability, curb appeal, and how the color interacts with your home’s surroundings. Below we’ve compiled a list of our most popular colors and organized them into color groups, including their advantages and considerations.

Light Neutrals

Examples: White, cream, beige, light grey

Pros:

  • Reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption
  • Timeless appearance that fits Kalamazoo’s neighborhood styles
  • Pair easily with darker trims or natural wood accents
  • Increase brightness, especially during cloudy West Michigan seasons

Cons:

  • It shows dirt more easily, especially in wooded areas or near busy roads
  • May require more frequent washing to maintain brightness

Mid-Tone Colors

Examples: Greige, soft blues, taupe, medium gray

Pros:

  • Versatile and complementary to most roof colors
  • Maintain a balanced look in both sunny and overcast weather
  • Hide dirt better than lighter shades
  • Offer strong resale value

Cons:

  • It can appear darker than expected depending on the shade and texture
  • May fade gradually without proper material selection

Dark and Bold Shades

Examples: Deep navy, charcoal, forest green, black, barn red

Pros:

  • Dramatic curb appeal with modern or rustic homes
  • Excellent contrast with white or natural wood trim
  • Dirt and marks are less visible

Cons:

  • Higher heat absorption during summer
  • Darker vinyl can fade more noticeably if not high-quality

Why West Michigan Homeowners Trust Our Guidance

For more than 30 years our team has helped homeowners across West Michigan communities replace, install, and choose siding colors that match their homes, their neighborhoods, and the local climate.

We provide on-site color comparisons in natural lighting, offer access to premium materials like LP SmartSide or vinyl options, and complete every project with skilled craftsmanship. You can count us here at Fernandez Exteriors to give honest and long-term recommendations for your home.

So, if you’re ready for a new color on your siding, contact us today for great service and more information on which color you should pick!