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GUIDELINE #24 Wall Colors Exterior wall colors should harmonize with the site and surrounding buildings. On exterior walls the predominant tone should tend toward warm earth tones and hues, whether in the natural patina or weathered color of the wall surface itself or the color of the paint, stain or other coating. Accent colors on the wall surfaces can enliven buildings; however, their location would be confined to entries and gatherings points which do not disrupt the overall harmony of the area. Bright and dramatic color can be used for accent on exterior wall areas hidden from general view. In most cases only one or two accent colors should be used in addition to the base color. Doors may be painted a bright accent color or they may be left natural wood finish. contrasting color combinations should be avoided. Brilliant, luminescent, or day-glow colors will not be approved. Color samples should be presented on sample boards large enough to provide adequate representation. Color renderings of the front façade should also be presented. Additional Guidelines on Color • Facade colors are extremely difficult to dictate or even suggest. • Paint colors, along with architecture and signage, convey the first impression about a business, and should be chosen with great care. • To create interest to both pedestrians and passing motorists, color should be used to set one building apart from its adjoining neighbors. • The color scheme should avoid the extremes of inoffensive and drab on the one hand, and garish on the other. • At least two distinct colors should be used. • Before choosing colors, consult paint company brochures providing professionally pre- matched color combinations. These are available at any good paint supplies store. • Mute colors such as beige and gray should only be used if they are paired with at least one, and preferably two, accent colors. • Painting of a façade must be done in a professional manner and workmanship, using two coats or more of paint where needed.