Elevation colour combination with code: 6 schemes for the front of the house
A standard front elevation requires three distinct paint colours: one for the main wall, one for accents such as window bands, parapets or staircase strips, and a third for the plinth or frames. The six combinations below are suited to Indian houses. Each entry provides the Asian Paints code alongside the nearest shades from Jotun and National Paints, allowing painters to order the correct colour regardless of which brand their dealer stocks.
The six combinations
The number in brackets indicates the colour difference between the Asian Paints shade and the alternative brand's shade, measured using CIEDE2000. A value below 2 is invisible on a painted wall. Between 2 and 3, the difference appears only when shades are placed side by side. For values above 3, treat the shades as distinct colours and apply a sample patch first.
1. Off-white with dark brown (classic)
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | L102 Milky Way | 10003 White Tea (0.8) | NP A7.1 (1.0) |
| Accent: window bands, parapet | K165 Camouflage Brown-N | 2549 Roast Coffee (1.1) | NP F0.6 (3.4) |
| Plinth | K126 Stormy Grey-N | 8591 Grey Smoke (1.0) | NP G3.3 (1.9) |
2. Cream with terracotta
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | 0307 Cream | 1304 Romantic (1.3) | NP A39.1 (0.5) |
| Accent: bands, staircase strip | 8013 Copper Moon | 20241 Burnt Orange (0.9) | NP C11.6 (2.4) |
| Plinth and frames | K214 Chocolate Fudge-N | 2993 Kilim (1.3) | NP F1.6 (1.9) |
3. Light grey with charcoal (modern elevation)
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | 8252 Autumn Day | 9904 Twilight (1.7) | NP A30.2 (2.2) |
| Accent: box frame, parapet | 8253 Raven Song | 4116 Corvus Black (0.7) | NP G4.6 (2.6) |
| Window surrounds | L161 Absolute White | 9931 Pure (0.6) | NP A30.1 (2.4) |
4. Sand with teak brown
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | 4214 Sweet Corn | 1998 Spring Champagne (0.7) | NP A6.6 (3.1) |
| Accent: bands, louvres, door surround | 8581 Antique Brass | 10981 Norwegian Wood (0.5) | NP F1.1 (2.7) |
| Plinth | K161 Nagaon Beach-N | 11137 Dusky Grey (1.2) | NP G1.6 (4.2) |
5. Pale yellow with white and maroon (traditional)
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | 7857 Yellow Suds | 1150 Sweet Nectar (1.0) | NP C33.1 (1.4) |
| Trim: window surrounds, cornice | L161 Absolute White | 9931 Pure (0.6) | NP A30.1 (2.4) |
| Plinth and band | 9948 Winery-N | 20253 Red Rose (3.2) | NP E7.6 (0.8) |
6. Sage green with white
| Where | Asian Paints | Jotun | National Paints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main wall | 9506 Green Mist | 7006 Forest (2.1) | NP A27.6 (2.5) |
| Trim: window surrounds, parapet | L161 Absolute White | 9931 Pure (0.6) | NP A30.1 (2.4) |
| Plinth and frames | K281 Dark Soil-N | 2549 Roast Coffee (1.6) | NP F0.6 (2.1) |
Selecting a combination by house type
- Single-floor elevations. With fewer surfaces, each element carries more visual weight, including the parapet, door and window surrounds, and plinth. Combinations 1, 2 and 5 suit these homes because the accent on the parapet is clearly visible from the road.
- Modern box elevations (G+1, G+2). Combination 3 features a light grey body with a single charcoal frame or vertical strip. Limit the design to one accent; using two deep colours on a box-style front creates visual clutter.
- Houses with stone or tile cladding. Cladding fixes one colour in the scheme. Choose a combination where the plinth or accent closely matches the cladding: use combination 4 for brown and beige stone, and combinations 1 or 3 for grey stone.
- Hot, sunny plots. Select a pale main wall shade from combinations 1, 2, 4 or 5. Lighter walls absorb less heat, allowing the accent colour to define the visual character of the elevation.
Textured paint appears slightly darker than the same code applied in a smooth finish. If the accent colour is intended for a textured panel, apply a sample patch before ordering the full quantity.
On the house, not in the 3D view
Owners often decide on an elevation while the house is still a brick shell. The design shown here follows the logic of combination 2: a pale cream body with exposed red brick serving as the accent, complemented by dark frames, railings and a plinth. Replacing the brick with grey stone cladding or switching the dark brown frames to white transforms the appearance entirely.
Applying a combination to your house
- Upload a photo of your house in its current state, even if it is an unplastered shell.
- In Brands, select paint, then choose Asian Paints, Jotun or National Paints, and pick the main wall code from the table.
- Describe the accent and plinth in the design request, for example "Camouflage Brown band around the windows and on the parapet, grey plinth".
- Generate two or three designs that vary only the accent colour, and compare them side by side.
Frequently asked questions
About the codes. The shades listed here are from the GetFacade catalogue as of 2 November 2026, covering active exterior paint shades for the Indian market by Asian Paints, Jotun and National Paints. The "nearest shade" is determined by the smallest CIEDE2000 distance from the colour value each manufacturer publishes. Printed and on-screen colours differ from actual paint, and shade cards change over time, so confirm the code with the dealer and apply a sample patch before ordering.