James Hardie Siding Colours
How ColorPlus colours work, how to choose one for a Calgary home, and what to do if you want a custom colour.
Availability varies. James Hardie offers different ColorPlus colours in different regions and updates the palette from time to time. Ask your estimator for the current colours and physical samples for the Calgary market. We don’t show colour swatches here because screens can’t reproduce them accurately.
Two ways to get colour
| ColorPlus Technology | Primed, painted on site | |
|---|---|---|
| Where colour is applied | At the factory | At your home after installation |
| Colour choice | The regional ColorPlus palette | Any paint colour |
| Finish warranty | 15-year limited finish warranty from James Hardie | From the paint manufacturer and painter |
| Weather dependence | None for the finish | Needs suitable painting weather |
Colour families people ask about
James Hardie’s Statement Collection has included colours such as Arctic White, Cobble Stone, Navajo Beige, Monterey Taupe, Khaki Brown, Timber Bark, Pearl Gray, Light Mist, Aged Pewter, Night Gray, Iron Gray, Boothbay Blue, Evening Blue and Countrylane Red. Treat that as a guide to the range, not a current Calgary list.
- Whites and creams: bright and clean, the base of the modern farmhouse look.
- Greys: from soft light greys to deep charcoal. The most requested family.
- Earth tones: beiges, taupes and browns that sit well with stone and brick.
- Blues and greens: character colours that stand out on a street of grey.
- Dark and bold: near-black and deep tones for contemporary designs.
How to choose
- Start with what isn’t changing. Roof, stone, brick, window frames and garage doors narrow the choice quickly.
- Look at real samples outside. Calgary’s strong sun and long winters make colours read lighter and cooler than indoors.
- Check morning and evening. View samples on the sunny and shaded sides of the house.
- Pick trim with intent. White trim is classic, matching trim is calm, dark trim is modern.
- Limit the palette. One main colour, one accent and one trim colour is usually enough.
- Think about the street. Some communities have architectural guidelines. Check before you order.
Dark colours
Dark exteriors are popular and striking. They also show dust and hail marks more readily, and fading is more noticeable over time on any dark finish. Ask to see a dark sample that has been outside for a while.
Repainting later
James Hardie siding can be repainted. Repainting a ColorPlus finish means the new paint is covered by its own maker, not by the ColorPlus finish warranty. See the warranty page.