It’s important toidentify the undertones of any neutralsyou plan to include on the exterior of your home, and how you should use neutrals with the same undertones to achieve a cohesive color scheme for exterior siding. Now, let’s examine which undertones to look for in both beige and gray neutrals, some of the most popular siding colors.
Beige Neutrals
Beige or tan neutrals can range from creamy off-white to dark brown. The undertones of beige neutrals may be yellow, pink, orange/peach, or green. You may sometimes notice more than one of these undertones, but if it’s truly a beige, you won’t see any other colors emerge beyond these.
If you find a beige you think you may like, our LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish Trim & Siding collection of prefinished colors includes a few beige tones to choose from as well. Determine which of the following your choice most closely resembles:
Beiges are considered warm neutrals and are best paired with brown or black roofs, NOT gray ones. Beiges are good choices when your home features brick or warm stone; they’re a good red brick and siding color combination. If you do have stone, it needs to be similar in undertone to the beige in your body color. See how it might look by using the LP SmartSide Home Visualizer!
For a neutral and cohesive look, choose a light and a darker neutral with the same undertone on different siding options, like a combination of LP SmartSide lap siding and cedarshake siding, vertical and horizontal lap siding, or even varying widths of horizontal lap siding.
Gray Neutrals
Gray neutrals can range from light gray to almost black. The undertones of gray neutrals may be blue, red/violet, or green. You may sometimes notice more than one of these undertones, but if it’s truly a gray, you won’t see any other colors emerge beyond these.
Quarry Gray or Tundra Gray from the LP SmartSide ExpertFinish set are great options if you’re looking for a gray you may like. Determine which of the following your choice most closely resembles:
Grays are considered cool neutrals and are best paired with gray or black roofs, NOT brown ones. Grays are good choices when your home features cool stone and colored siding. If you have stone and would like to use LP SmartSide ExpertFInish siding in Quarry Gray or Tundra Gray, the two elements need to be similar in undertone.
Pairing a light gray and a dark color with similar undertones creates a harmonious result. The image below shows siding in LP SmartSide lap siding in a dark blue paired with stone that has a blue undertone:
Get More Tips on Color Palettes for Exterior Siding
Still having difficulty grasping the undertones? Many people have difficulty identifying different undertones on the front end of building and remodeling decisions, which is why seeing how colors work together in sets can help. Check out the LP SmartSide ExpertFinish color collection for 30 no-fail color palettes. You can also use our home visualizer to explore more colors andhome siding ideas!
Note: All photos are for illustrative purposes only.Please refer regularly to lpcorp.com for correct and up-to-date product installation instructions.
FAQs
The undertones of beige neutrals may be yellow, pink, orange/peach, or green. You may sometimes notice more than one of these undertones, but if it's truly a beige, you won't see any other colors emerge beyond these. Beiges are considered warm neutrals and are best paired with brown or black roofs, NOT gray ones.
What undertone does beige have? ›
Beige has 5 different undertones: yellow, green, pink, orange, and gold. Gray has 3 different undertones: green, blue, and violet. There's also taupe and greige, which are in between beige and gray.
Is beige a warm or cool color? ›
The interior palette is roughly divided into two groups of color: warm and cool colors. Reds, yellows, oranges and beige are warm. Blues, greens and grays are cool.
What is the lawsuit against LP Smart Siding? ›
The company manufactured this product during the early- to mid-1990s and homeowners noticed problems cropping up almost immediately. LP's Inner-Seal siding featured a 25-year warranty. However, in many cases, the siding rotted, disintegrated, and became discolored. Some plaintiffs alleged that the siding grew fungi.
Does LP SmartSide come in different colors? ›
LP SmartSide is now available in 16 versatile prefinished colors.
Is beige more brown or grey? ›
A color rooted in the palettes found within the natural world, beige has a warming, restful and sophisticated appeal, and is best described as a very light brown with subtle hints of yellow and gray, but there are many variations out there to choose from.
What color is beige close to? ›
Beige probably has thousands of variations from the slightest and warmest white, cream, ecru, buff, linen, tan, cafe au lait, and khaki to the toasty, almost brown shades! Beige is created by adding brown and white pigments together and/or the addition of gray and yellow.
Do beige and grey go together? ›
Grey and beige go together in terms of the fact that they're both neutral shades too, which means you can also add a stronger or bolder accent colour to the mix; or not, depending on your preferences.
What color scheme is gray and beige? ›
Your best option is to go for warmer shades of grey, to compliment the beige. Using super light greys - almost off white - is another good solution. On the flip side, using a warm beige on the walls can create a calm and relaxed style which can be partnered with grey upholstery or soft furnishings.
Is beige the new grey? ›
What is the new gray in interior design? Beige room ideas are the new gray in interior design, and it isn't too difficult to see why. The beauty of a neutral scheme is that it provides a wonderful scaffold upon which to hang accents of color, adds Deborah Bass, founder of Base Interior.
Susceptible to Pest Damage
LP SmartSide siding will not give you enough protection from termite infestation. If you reside in an environment where termites are a problem, LP smart siding might not be the best option.
Is LP smart siding being discontinued? ›
She said sales of LP's SmartSide fiber-based siding, produced at the Roaring River plant, have continued to decline and the company decided to discontinue production of fiber-based siding in the U.S. by the end of 2020.
How long does SmartSide last? ›
Smartside Siding: Between 30 and 40 years. Natural Wood Siding: Between 20 and 40 years. Manufactured Wood Siding: Between 20 and 30 years.
How often does LP SmartSide need to be painted? ›
On average, engineered wood siding usually requires repainting every 5 to 10 years as compared to wood siding, which usually needs repainting every 3 to 5 years.
Is LP SmartSide worth it? ›
Great product. I am using this on my house after prepainting with 2 coats Sherwin Williams Emerald paint and it is holding up well. Applied some 4 years ago and was so impressed that i ma doing my whole house and eventually my garage with the same stuff.
What is a beige skin tone? ›
Published Apr 12, 2024. Beige Skin tone refers to a specific shade of skin color that falls within the spectrum of lighter brown or tan hues. Understanding your skin tone is crucial for effective skincare, makeup application, and fashion choices.
What skin tone suits beige? ›
Generally, people with warm or neutral undertones tend to look good in warmer beige shades, while those with cool undertones tend to look good in cooler beige shades.
What undertone is pure beige? ›
Beige: With a balance of yellow and red pigments, our Beige range works with most neutral peach undertones. It's also our most popular range. It's slightly warmer than our Neutral line, but not quite as golden-toned as our Warm range. If Olive shades are close, but not quite right, you will find a match with Beige.
What color is beige considered? ›
Beige is a light, sandy fawn color like a pale, grayish yellow and can also be used to describe pale and light brown shades.
