When it comes to door colors, red has always been a bright, dynamic option. It can brighten an otherwise dull facade, complement a home’s architectural materials or the landscape, or serve as the perfect accent. Looking at a color wheel, you know that there are many hues and shades of red: red-violet, orange-red, or bluish-red.  On this small porch, appropriate accent colors and materials are used: dark gray cast metal outdoor furniture, a black metal mailbox, and the white trim of the doorway and pediment.