Colours of the Year Paired with KLAD Products

Exterior design in 2026 is being driven by intentional colour selection paired with architectural cladding that performs. Instead of treating colour as an afterthought, designers and builders are using it to highlight material, form, and texture across exterior elevations.

This blog looks at how select Colours of the Year work alongside KLAD exterior cladding products, with stone used as a complementary accent, to create exteriors that feel modern, durable, and visually balanced.

Special Walnut Brings Warmth to Modern Cladding

Minwax Special Walnut Paired with KOL Fiber Cement Panels

Special Walnut introduces a rich, natural warmth that works especially well on contemporary exteriors. When paired with KOL Fiber Cement Panels, the colour enhances the panel’s clean lines while keeping the overall look grounded and architectural. The durability and low-maintenance performance of fiber cement make it a strong choice for long-term exterior applications. Chinook 4 Course Ashlar adds texture as an accent, supporting a design approach in 2026 that combines warmth with structure.

Silhouette Supports Strong, Minimal Elevations

Benjamin Moore Silhouette Paired with VMZINC

Silhouette is an ashy brown that creates a controlled, modern exterior palette. Paired with VMZINC, the colour highlights the cladding’s crisp detailing and refined finish, resulting in a façade that feels intentional and well-executed. VMZINC’s longevity and architectural appeal make it well suited for projects that prioritize performance and clean design. Echo Ridge Dressed Fieldstone is introduced selectively to add contrast and depth without competing with the primary cladding.

Hidden Gem Adds Controlled Colour to Exterior Cladding

Behr Hidden Gem Paired with Sagiper

Hidden Gem brings a muted teal into exterior design, offering colour without overpowering the elevation. When paired with Sagiper, the tone complements the cladding’s wood-look aesthetic while maintaining a durable, exterior-ready solution. This pairing reflects how colour is being used in 2026: deliberately, in measured amounts, and supported by materials designed to perform outdoors. Chateau Bay Random Height Tumbled stone adds a natural accent, introducing texture and variation where needed.

In 2026, exterior design is less about chasing trends and more about making smart, coordinated material choices. Pairing Colours of the Year with KLAD exterior cladding products allows designers and builders to create façades that feel current, durable, and thoughtfully composed.

When colour and cladding work together, the result is an exterior that performs as well as it looks — and stands up to the test of time.