• Choosing the best color for your exterior paint will save you money.paint image by Aleksandr Ugorenkov from Fotolia.com
  
  

Choose an Inorganic Color

• Brown is a good color choice for exterior use.Brown door image by steve plowman from Fotolia.com
  
  Inorganic dyes are used in colors such as brown. These colors tend to last much longer than colors with organic dyes, such as blues and greens, Sensational Color says.
  
  

lighter colors will hold up better

• Beige will hold up better than brownPapier beige image by Lo?¡¥c Francois from Fotolia.com
  
  Lighter colors will hold up better to extreme sunlight exposure than darker colors, which tend to fade, according to Sensational Color. Dark browns will start to show evidence of fading before a tan or beige, for example.
  
  

Bottom Line

• Consider painting your house with tan or beige.House and Color image by Aleksandar Jovanovic from Fotolia.com
  
  It's best to choose a light earth-tone color, Sensational Color advises. The inorganic pigments will hold up better than organic ones and the lighter color will show fade less. Going with a tan or a beige is the best bet for long-lasting color.