7) Consider the altitude of your house
Moisture softens colors, so a good exterior house painting tip to keep in mind is to choose a less vibrant color if you are at a higher elevation. The higher you are, the less water vapor is in the air. For example, if you live in Denver and want a yellow house, look at buttery tones instead of lemon ones. -The Color Psychic
8) Use your home's history to your advantage
The history of your home can actually make it easier to choose a paint palette, as many paint brands are featuring collections that are "historic," which can help narrow down your choices. Take a moment to research the decade your home was built, and you will find amazing paint color choices that you might not have ever considered. Whether your home is a mid-century ranch or a Victorian three-story beauty, there are swatches out there that will enhance your home's charm and make it the talk of the neighborhood. -Splendid House Interiors
9) Take cues from your neighborhood
Identify your home's style and neighborhood, existing elements of your home's exterior, and nature around the home. Taking the time to survey your neighborhood will help you eliminate colors that not only won't work for your home but also keep your neighbors happy. -Georgio Savva
10) Play around with accent colors
Add some personality with accent colors on your front door or shutters and paint the siding or larger planes of the house in a more neutral color. Take a hint from London or Paris, where most homeowners paint their doors in unique colors to make them stand out. It showcases the personality of the people who live there and is also easy to change when you are ready for a new hue. -Christine Billings Interior Design
11) Examine the fixed elements on your home
Look at colors independently or against the fixed elements (brick /stone) on the home. Don't compare paint color choices next to one another but look at them independently on large painted sample boards in the exterior environment. -Your Color Consultant
12) Take inspiration from existing masonry
Use the existing roof and other accent materials like brick or stone to choose the color. These are often the hardest materials to change, so build the colors around that. We also love to pick one tone and play with multiple different saturations of that color to create unity and depth. -Frederick James Designs
13) Strike a balance with a neutral color palette
No matter the style of the house, you can't go wrong with a palette of monochromatic neutrals. Look to any stone or brickwork as your color guide. Using the same paint color strip, select two of the mid-to-lighter tones. The trim color can be either the lighter or darker tone, and the body of the house the other. Use a black/dark color for the window rails, sashes, and grills for a sophisticated, updated look. The doors can be either the dark color of the window grills or a choice that introduces the color scheme found inside the house. -America's Color Consultants
14) Pick colors that compliment permanent fixtures
The right exterior paint color depends on which elements are staying. If your home has a stone facade, select a paint color that compliments the stone with a similar undertone. By doing this, your home will have a cohesive color palette and will look beautiful. If your roof is brown, select a paint color with a warm tone, such as a soft creamy white. A black or charcoal roof provides the most versatile paint color options and works well with blue, grey, and white. -Styled Interiors