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Title: National Data Links Exterior Paint Color to Home Resale Value, Says Arvada Contractor

United States, 30th May 2026 - A national analysis of over 32,000 home sales suggests that exterior paint color may influence final sale price, prompting some homeowners and contractors to rethink color selection ahead of listing. Asa Hunt, owner of Bighorn Painting in Arvada, Colorado, says the data aligns with what he sees in practice across the Denver metro market.“Homeowners spend weeks agonizing over interior finishes, countertops, and fixtures, but then choose an exterior paint color in 15 minutes based on a tiny chip from the hardware store,” says Hunt. “That one decision can affect your sale price by several thousand dollars in either direction. Most people have no idea the color on the outside of their house carries that kind of weight.”National Research Points to Clear Winners and LosersHunt points to Zillow’s Paint Color Analysis, which examined over 32,000 listing photos from sold homes across the United States, as evidence that exterior color choice has a measurable financial impact on resale value. The study controlled for square footage, home age, days on market, and local market conditions to isolate the effect of paint color on final sale price.Key findings from the research include:•  Homes with greige (a gray and beige blend) exteriors sold for approximately $3,500 more than similar homes painted brown or tan•  Homes with black or charcoal front doors sold for $6,271 more than expected, the largest premium of any single paint choice identified in the study•  Blue and light gray exteriors outperformed brown and taupe by approximately $3,500•  Yellow exteriors sold for roughly $3,400 less than expected, placing yellow among the lowest performing exterior colors at resale•  Industry data shows exterior painting can deliver a...

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