Paint colors for homes in Tucson, AZ

Climate: Hot, dry and very sunny. Strong sun is the main thing to design for. Lighter body colors absorb less heat and fade less; saturated colors fade fastest, so keep bold colors for doors and trim you can repaint. Warm earth tones, sandy beiges, soft greiges and sage greens sit naturally against desert landscaping and stucco.

Exterior colors that suit Tucson

Interior neutrals that work in Tucson light

Before you pick

• Look at the colors outside at noon and at sunset - Tucson light changes them a lot.
• Many HOAs in and around Tucson have an approved exterior palette; check it before buying.
• Paint stores that carry Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams, Behr and Benjamin Moore are common in the area; the closest-match lines above help if your store carries a different brand.
• Get the gallons right with the paint calculator.

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