Beige might be synonymous with bland food, relationship flags, and safe lifestyle choices, but it’s also known for being timeless, elegant, and understated.
It’s French for natural wool, so it’s an easy color to describe. Associated with warmth and calm, it’s a dependable neutral. If the face of your home is beige, then you have a versatile backdrop to work from.
Shades of beige
Like any color, there are many shades of beige. They vary tonally so what goes with one shade may not pair as well with another.
To combat this, order garage door color samples. Test them against your home at different times of day so you know how they look in different lights. The direction of your house will impact this too. If it’s north facing, you’ll get cooler natural light; if it’s south facing, you’ll get warmer natural light.
Popular shades of beige are:
- Classic beige: a mix of light brown and pale yellow
- Ivory beige: a light yet warm beige
- Greige: beige with gray, for a cool tone
- Tan: beige with more brown for depth
We’ve picked some fail-safe garage door colors that work regardless of your shade of beige.
What colors work with beige?
1. Wood and woodtones
The warmth of wood complements the warmth of beige perfectly. And there’s plenty of variety in grain and color so you can find a pairing that suits your home and style. If you don’t fancy the upkeep of natural wood, faux wood garage doors are a great option. They’re made from steel but it’s almost impossible to tell they’re not the real thing.
2. Gray
Warm grays work well with beige. Whether they’re light, medium, or dark, they need a warm undertone to look good. Anything too cold works against the natural warmth of beige.
3. Sandstone
Sandstone has strong undertones of yellow and orange giving it a richer appearance than beige. A sandstone garage door will subtly complement and contrast your siding.
4. White
The goes-with-anything classic – a white garage door will brighten your beige and likely match your trims like soffits and window frames.
5. Green
Embrace nature for a calm aesthetic. Earthy greens work with the yellow in beige for a harmonious aesthetic.
Colors to avoid
We don’t recommend overly bright, harsh, or cool-toned garage door colors with beige houses. These will detract from its natural warmth and look out of place.
Avoid these colors, in particular:
- Cold blues
- Bright, vibrant reds
- Yellow
- Cold grays (this doesn’t apply as much if your house is greige)
Garage door colors for your beige house
Beige is a great color to work with, so there’s plenty of choice for your garage door. Before you decide what you want, remember these top tips:
- Use color samples to see how the color looks outside
- Try online door building tools to help visualize the door on your home
- Pick a color you’re happy to live with for the next decade or so
- Pay close attention to garage door style as this has a big impact on your home
