James Hardie Statement Collection Overview & Paint Colour Matches
Are you planning to use HardiePlank but can’t decide on a colour? If you’re down to the final two or three choices (after considering your neighbourhood, architecture, and other fixed elements), then it’s time to start SAMPLING!
Proper sampling is CRUCIAL when choosing colours and other finishes. There are several tricks to doing it right, but one of the most important steps is to use large-scale samples so you can properly see and compare your choices.
James Hardie | The JH Statement Collection colours vary slightly by region, so make sure your location is set while visiting their website.
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You can order 4 x 6 samples from the JH website, or you can use large paint colour swatches in very similar colours. Though the following BM and SW colours aren’t perfect matches, they’re close enough to help you see which options work best for your home!
NOTE: Some BM and SW locations can mix up a sample pot of the exact JH colour - just ask someone at the counter.
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Arctic White
James Hardie | Jennifer Lake did a beautiful job mixing AW paneling with shingles on this sweet lake home!
Arctic White is a cool off-white with blue-green undertones, similar to BM OC-21 Winter White, or SW 7063 Ethereal White.
Since exterior colours look SO much lighter and brighter in full-daylight exposure, AW looks totally white, bright, and crisp once installed. It’s also a good match for standard vinyl windows.
Arctic White works with many home styles, and has been featured heavily in the 2020s trending modern farmhouse. For the most timeless look, go with white windows and non-black roof (charcoal or brown). And definitely have fun with your front door!
AW is JH’s most popular trim colour, and pairs well with many of the Statement Collection siding colours.
Cobble Stone
James Hardie | Cobble Stone plank siding.
Cobble Stone is a lovely light greige, similar to SW 1015 Skyline Steel and just a wink greener than BM’s beloved HC-172 Revere Pewter.
It’s a timeless and versatile greige that suits many homes. It looks great with Arctic White trim, or you can pair it with Cobblestone trim for a, tone-on-tone look. Cobblestone pairs really well with most brick, and can accommodate a wide range of front door colours.
Navajo Beige
James Hardie | Navajo Beige straight-edge shingles and plank siding.
Navajo Beige is a light yellow-beige, similar to SW 6155 Rice Grain.
It suits more traditional homes with warm roof colours. It can pair well with some yellow / orange brick, and some earthy exterior stone varieties.
Monterey Taupe
James Hardie | Monterey Taupe plank siding and shingles. This home would look better with pale tan windows and trim.
Monterey Taupe is a very muted, earthy greige with a distinct green undertone, lacking the pinky/purple undertones that we’ve come to associate with taupe. It’s slightly lighter and a touch more muted than BM 1488 Sage Mountain.
Because it’s so muted and earthy, Monterey Taupe will limit your front door and accent colour options to earth tones. Notice how this home seems to clash with the flowers because they’re so much brighter and more colourful?
That said, if you’re working with earthy, green-grey stone, Monterey Taupe may suit your home beautifully. Notice how well coordinated the stone, siding, and front door are in the image above. (However, the white trim is too stark. Cobblestone trim (if available) would be better, or a custom colour.)
Khaki Brown
James Hardie | Image edited to demonstrate Khaki Brown plank siding with Cobble Stone gable shingles.
Khaki Brown is a taupey brown close to SW 7513 Sanderling.
KB is a little more flexible than Monterey Taupe and can pair nicely with deeper green, blue, or even violet accents. If you’re working with warm, earthy, 2000s stone, Khaki Brown may be the colour you need.
Timber Bark
James Hardie | Timber Bark plank siding and straight-edge shingles.
Timber Bark is a cool brown with subtle green undertones, close to SW 7033 Brainstorm Bronze.
Browns dominated the 2000s Tuscan / brown trend, so this siding colour will date your home. Unless you really love TB, try a lighter neutral or colour instead!
Pearl Gray
James Hardie | Pearl Gray plank siding and straight-edge shingles with Arctic White trim.
Pearl Gray is a lovely, warm violet-grey similar to BM 1467 Baltic Gray.
It looks great on many architectural styles, and the shingles look particularly good on coastal-style homes. It can also help update the look of violet-grey stone from the 2010s.
Light Mist
James Hardie | Light Mist straight-edge shingles with Arctic White trim. It does have a green-blue undertone, but it doesn’t usually present this strongly.
Light Mist is a light, blue-green grey, with a touch more colour than BM 1481 Half Moon Crest.
Like PG above, LM works on many homes and looks great with white trim. It can coordinate beautifully with blue-grey stone. LM shingles are beautiful on traditional and coastal homes.
Gray Slate
James Hardie | Gray Slate plank siding with Arctic White trim.
Gray Slate is a cool mid-tone grey with blue-green undertones, close to SW 7067 Cityscape.
Greys like this dominated the 2010s and weren’t even a great choice back then, often looking flat and uninspired. For example, the home above would have looked nicer in Cobble Stone, Navajo Beige, or Light Mist.
Night Gray
James Hardie | IMG 1: Night Gray panels with EasyTrim. IMG 2: Night Gray plank siding with Arctic White trim.
Night Gray is a charcoal grey with blue-violet undertones, similar to BM 1602 Gunmetal or SW 7075 Web Gray.
Dark neutrals are harder to pull off and are generally better suited to modern homes (IMG 1). They look best supported by lots of greenery and landscaping, plus wood accents forwarmth (though ideally not as orange-toned as the wood above).
Boothbay Blue
James Hardie | Boothbay Blue plank siding with Arctic White trim. PS a yellow door would look great on this home!
Boothbay Blue is a lovely, muted green-blue, just a touch lighter and more colourful than SW 6235 Foggy Day. It suits almost every style of home and pairs well with either Arctic White or Cobble Stone trim. For a subtle, two-toned look, try pairing it with Evening Blue.
Evening Blue
James Hardie | Evening Blue plank siding and board & batten, with Boothbay Blue shakes in the gable.
Evening Blue is the darker version of Boothbay Blue, similar to Behr PPU25-20 Le Luxe.
It also suits virtually every style of home and works with either Arctic White or Cobble Stone trim. BB and EB make a lovely, subtle combination as shown in the photo above.
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Aged Pewter
James Hardie | Aged Pewter plank siding with Pear Gray staggered-edge shingles.
Aged Pewter is the warmest mid-tone grey in the collection, similar to SW 7019 Gauntlet Gray.
As with the other mid-tone and dark greys, Aged Pewter wouldn’t be my first choice, but if you want something darker and are limited by brick or stone with violet undertones, Aged Pewter may work really well.
Iron Gray
Craftsman’s Choice | James Hardie Iron Gray plank siding in varying widths.
Iron Gray is the darkest colour available in the Statement Collection. It’s a deep, charcoal gray with a green undertone, a touch subtler than SW 7062 Rock Bottom.
Like all dark neutrals, Iron Gray works best on modern homes with lots of windows, surrounded by ample greenery and landscaping (which this home above is lacking). With its hint of softness and earthiness, Iron Gray a great alternative to black while still working well with black windows.
Deep Ocean
James Hardie | Deep Ocean plank siding with Arctic White Trim.
Deep Ocean is a navy blue just a touch lighter than BM HC-154 Hale Navy.
It works on many housing styles, with lots of light trim to balance it out. (Note: if you prefer a lower-contrast look, try a custom off-white, or Cobble Stone trim if you’re using Hardie Trim.)
Mountain Sage
James Hardie | Mountain Sage plank siding
Mountain Sage is a deep, mossy green, sitting right between BM 1497 Rolling Hills and 1498 Forest Floor.
It looks great on many different home styles and pairs well with Cobble Stone trim for a softer look. Greens like this were popular in the 2000s paired with beige and deep reds, but it still looks perfectly timeless on this sweet house with no earthy stone and a fun door!
Countrylane Red
Countrylane Red plank siding.
Countrylane Red is a deep, muted, brick red, similar to BM 2104-30 Harvest Brown.
Red houses aren’t for everyone, but it’s definitely a classic look with light trim and pretty landscaping! Muted, earthy reds like this work best on more traditional homes.
Rich Espresso
Global Home Improvement | James Hardie Rich Espresso board and batten.
Rich Espresso is a deep, cool brown with violet undertones, similar to SW 7020 Black Fox or BM AF-655 Silhouette.
RE has the power to instantly date your home to the 70s or 2000s. I wouldn’t use this colour with horizontal lap siding, but if you’re going for a dark mountain home look, it can be pulled off on more modern exteriors using board & batten with wide matching trim and lots of greenery. The tan trim and warm brown roof prevent the home above from looking totally refreshed.
And that’s a wrap on James Hardie’s Statement Collection colour matches! I hope this list helps with your sampling and selection process, but you can purchase a consultation if you still want help deciding!
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