What Is the Narrative Colour Palette?
The Narrative Colour Palette is a curated Canadian colour collection that brings together Cloverdale’s most trusted and widely specified shades in one convenient deck. Instead of searching through thousands of options, you can focus on popular paint colours that already work across Canadian architecture and weather conditions.
Why these are popular Canadian paint colours
- Chosen in real projects: Narrative colours are drawn from Cloverdale’s most popular exterior and related colour collections.
- Easy to coordinate: The palette is built to help you pair siding, trim, and accent colours confidently.
- Timeless, not trendy: Expect lots of versatile neutrals, grounded mid-tones, and modern deep accents—classic best paint colours for curb appeal.
How to Choose Exterior Colours Using Narrative
The best way to use a curated palette is to follow the same process that painters and designers do.
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Start With Your Fixed Features
Before choosing paint, look at what isn’t changing: roof shingles, brick or stone, concrete, and window frames. These surfaces have undertones (warm or cool) that should guide your direction. Matching undertones is one of the simplest ways to ensure your exterior looks intentional.
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Pick Your Main Siding Colour First
Your siding/body colour makes up the largest visual area, so it sets the mood. The popular Canadian paint colours in Narrative include reliable families that suit most homes:
- Whites & off-whites for bright, classic exteriors
- Greys & greiges for warm, modern neutrality
- Charcoals & deep neutrals for contemporary contrast
Starting with a proven, popular paint colour helps you avoid shades that feel too harsh outdoors or shift unpredictably with seasonal light.
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Add Trim for Clean Definition
Trim frames your home’s architecture—fascia, windows, posts, and railings. Many of the best paint colours for trim are crisp whites or lighter neutrals that sharpen edges and keep the whole scheme looking fresh. Narrative makes this step easy by grouping compatible tones close together.
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Finish With an Accent Colour
Front doors, shutters, gables, and other details are where you add personality. Narrative includes deeper accents pulled from Cloverdale’s popular exterior and wood-finish ranges, so you can create contrast that still feels balanced.
Why Popular Paint Colours Work Best Outdoors
Exterior painting is an investment, so it helps to choose colours that have already stood the test of time.
Popular paint colours tend to:
- look great on many architectural styles
- pair well with common Canadian roofing and masonry tones
- stay attractive through changing trends
- maintain curb appeal for years
That’s why Narrative built from popular Canadian paint colours is such a dependable tool for choosing your home’s exterior.
Test Your Colours Before You Commit
Even best paint colours can look different depending on light, shade, and surrounding materials. Cloverdale recommends testing real paint samples outdoors, because digital colour can vary by screen and lighting conditions.
Quick testing tips
- Paint large samples on two sides of the home (sun + shade).
- Check them morning, afternoon, and evening.
- Step back to view from the street—exterior colour must read well at distance.
Build Your Exterior Colour Story with Narrative
If you want a shortcut to confident curb appeal, the Narrative Colour Palette is a smart place to begin. It’s a wide-ranging collection of popular paint colours gathered from Cloverdale’s most trusted Canadian exterior systems, refined into one coordinated deck. Choose a main siding shade, pair it with trim, add an accent and you’ll have an exterior built on popular Canadian paint colours that professionals already know and love.