Weathered Gray Paint Colors for Cape Cod Homes

Weathered gray captures the look of aged cedar shingles without waiting decades for the patina. These silvery, cool grays mimic the natural weathering of salt air and sun, giving a Cape Cod instant coastal character. They work on both shingled and clapboard siding.

Pewter Cast Weathered

Pewter Cast is a warm gray with a slight brown lean that mimics year-old cedar. It reads as natural and coastal without looking cold.

Walls
Pewter Cast
SW 7673
#908B80
Trim
Alabaster
SW 7008
#EDEAE0
Front Door
Naval
SW 6244
#34405C
Shutters
Pewter Cast
SW 7673
#908B80
Accent (dormer window trim)
Extra White
SW 7006
#F1EDE4

Software Silver

Software is a cooler, more silvery gray that evokes well-aged cedar on the coast. On a Cape Cod, it creates the look of a home that has earned its place by the water.

Walls
Software
SW 7074
#777673
Trim
Snowbound
SW 7004
#F3EDE1
Front Door
Hunt Club
SW 6468
#3A5547
Shutters
Software
SW 7074
#777673
Accent (porch ceiling)
Dover White
SW 6385
#D4CCB4

Tips for Weathered Gray Cape Cod Homes

  1. Weathered gray on a Cape Cod pairs best with warm white trim, not bright white. Dover White or Alabaster softens the overall look to match the aged, coastal feel.
  2. For cedar shingle Cape Cods, a semi-transparent stain in a weathered gray tone gives a more authentic look than solid paint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the weathered cedar look on a Cape Cod?
Use a gray paint with warm undertones like Pewter Cast (SW 7673) or a cooler gray like Software (SW 7074). Both mimic the silver-gray of naturally aged cedar without the years of waiting.
What gray looks like old cedar shingles?
Pewter Cast (SW 7673) is the closest match. It has the warm, brownish undertone of cedar that has weathered for a few years. Software (SW 7074) matches the cooler, more silvery look of fully aged shingles.

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