Building exterior color confidence

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Sherwin-Williams color schemes help contractors and homeowners visualize exterior palettes before making selections. 

Choosing exterior colors is a significant project decision. From the roof and siding to the trim and accents, every element contributes to the finished appearance. Seeing how those selections work together can help contractors guide productive conversations and create visually appealing outcomes.  

Sherwin-Williams color schemes offer a simple way to explore complete exterior combinations. Each professionally curated palette brings together roof, siding, trim and accent colors, with combinations built around popular metal roofing colors. Instead of considering each surface separately, homeowners can view the exterior as a coordinated whole. This resource helps prevent a worst-case scenario outcome, where the customer’s chosen colors may not produce the result they imagined, either prolonging the project or lowering customer satisfaction.  

These collections are designed to support collaboration between homeowners and their contractors. Customers can begin by exploring different combinations and identifying the colors that stand out to them. They can then compare palettes, consider which options complement their home style and discuss their preferences with a contractor. 

That shared visual reference can make it easier to narrow the possibilities and align on a look that reflects the homeowner’s vision. It also gives contractors a practical tool for organizing the color conversation and helping customers move through the selection process with confidence. 

Sherwin-Williams extends that focus on color through its broader collection of resources. Color experts can assist with customization, while the company’s Effects line features colors that shift, shine and sparkle. Contractors can also explore their metal coating color library, Color Trends Forecast and Color of the Year for added project inspiration. 

Even if the customer does not ultimately choose a pre-made color pallet, the designs are still an excellent starting point for discussing what colors compliment the house style and will look good together. With the coordinated palettes and additional color resources available, contractors can help customers approach exterior selections as a complete design decision rather than a series of disconnected choices. 

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