Navy Blue Front Door Visualizer: Try Classic Navy, Gray Navy or Indigo on Your Own House

The deep, balanced navy most people picture.

A muted navy that looks calm on gray and white houses.

So dark it reads as black in shade and blue in sun.

Richer blues for a door that stands out more.

A lighter blue-gray for cottages and coastal houses.

Blue sits opposite orange-red on the color wheel, so navy makes red brick look richer. It is the most repeated pick for brick.

Navy is a classic on white siding, often with white trim.

Gray navy and blue-black look calm on gray; classic navy gives more contrast.

Brass handles look warm on navy; black or nickel hardware looks cooler.

A door colour looks different in morning sun, afternoon shade and under the porch light. Paint a sample board, tape it to the door and look at it at different times of day.

The picture is a preview. Phone and laptop screens show the same colour differently, so take the picture to the paint store and ask for a close match, then check the real sample.

Front doors are usually painted in satin, semi-gloss or high gloss. Gloss shows the colour deeper and is easier to wipe clean; it also shows dents and brush marks more.

Wood, steel and fibreglass doors each need the right primer and exterior paint. Ask at the paint store before you start.

Some homeowner associations approve front door colours. Ask before you paint, and bring the picture with you.