We're finally repainting our house after years of the same boring beige, and I'm stuck between two colors: a soft sage green or a slate blue. I like the green because it feels fresh and kinda blends nicely with our garden, but then again, the slate blue has this classy vibe that might age better, you know? Anyone painted their house one of these colors and regretted it later? Or loved it?
"I like the green because it feels fresh and kinda blends nicely with our garden"
You're onto something here. A few quick thoughts from experience:
- Sage green is excellent for integrating with natural surroundings—especially if you've got mature landscaping or lots of greenery around. It tends to feel organic and calming, and it's pretty forgiving when it comes to fading or dirt accumulation. If sustainability matters to you, lighter greens can also help reflect sunlight, slightly improving energy efficiency in warmer climates.
- Slate blue is indeed classy and timeless, but keep in mind darker hues absorb more heat, potentially impacting cooling costs. If you're in a cooler region, though, this might be a plus. Also, darker colors typically show fading more noticeably over time, so you'd want to invest in high-quality, UV-resistant paint.
Honestly, both choices are solid. I've worked on projects with both colors—haven't seen regrets either way. Maybe test a patch of each on different sides of the house and live with them for a week or two? That usually helps clear things up...
We went with sage green a couple years back, mostly because it was easier on the wallet long-term (less noticeable fading and dirt meant fewer touch-ups). Honestly, it's been great. Blends in with our shrubs and trees nicely, and even when it's a bit dusty or pollen-covered in spring, you don't really notice—big plus for someone lazy like me who doesn't wanna clean siding every weekend, haha.
Slate blue looks awesome too, though. Our neighbors down the street have it, and it definitely pops in a classy way. But I do notice theirs shows dirt and fading quicker. They're already thinking of repainting after only five years... ouch.
If budget matters as much to you as it did to us, sage green might save you a headache down the road. But either way, both colors are nice—just depends if you're cool with a little more maintenance or prefer something more forgiving.
- Went with slate blue on a rental property a few years ago—looked amazing at first, tenants loved it, but man... upkeep was a pain.
- Dirt and fading showed up quicker than expected, had to repaint sooner than planned.
- Sage green sounds like a smarter choice long-term, especially if you're not into constant maintenance.
- Learned my lesson the hard way, haha. Next project I'm definitely leaning toward something forgiving like sage or similar shades.
upkeep was a pain.
Good points on the slate blue upkeep. Painted our place sage green about 4 yrs ago, and it's held up pretty well overall. A little fading on the south-facing side, but nothing major—still looks decent. One thing to consider is trim color; we went with off-white, and it complements sage nicely without looking dated. Slate blue can look sharp, but yeah, dirt and grime show up fast, especially if you're near trees or a busy street. Sage green tends to hide dust and pollen better, so less frequent washing needed. Also, think about your roof color—ours is dark gray shingles, and the green blends naturally. If your roof has warmer tones though, slate blue might clash a bit. Just something else to factor in.
