Are you looking for color blocking? I see it in your inspiration photos. If you do then you should try the home decorating forum. I am not a fan of color blocking myself, but they know all about it.

Wow thanks for the input, guys! While I think the green works, it's just not my thing. I have played with gray browns, taupes, and think they look nice. I definitely want to stay with neutral earthy tones but I'm not feeling the green. I am also conflicted about the tudor-style, or board and batten, trim. Do we paint it the same color as the siding to reduce the busy look, and perhaps paint only the perimeter trim a different color? This was a question our painter asked because it's sort of in style right now. I think the beige garage door is what irks me the most. We did consider a new garage door but decided against the cost of it for now. Our painters are coming by with some taupes and dark brown samples tomorrow, so keep the ideas coming!

I am trying to decide on exterior house colors, too. Hate to admit it; but, I have a red roof with brick home. The brick has some nice colors in it - gray, beige. I am changing out my gutters. I have to be careful with my color choice; because, (not the best curb appeal) my garage is large and too close to the street. Anyhoo, Soffit is creamy beige and facia is terra cotta. I would like to change the facia to med-to-dark gray. But, due to my curb appeal concern - I will be going to with brown. Hope it looks good with my soffit because I want to have the contrast. I think interior paint colors are much easier cause you can easily change them. I guess that I am just saying, it not an easy decision. However, you might want to consider a darker color choice for your facia and keep the soffit light color.

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