Painting a big house - color suggestions?
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https://www.thespruce.com/exterior-paint-colors-with-visualizer-4071366
Well where do you live? Urban, suburban, country, city, beach, desert, mountains, historical district?
If you live where it gets hot, lighter colors reflect heat while darker colors absorb heat.
Here are some great links to help you sort it all out!
https://www.hgtv.com/remodel/outdoors/20-inviting-home-exterior-color-palettes-pictures
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/exterior-color-schemes
https://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/exterior-paint-colors
Yellow w/white trim, or yellow some shade that is light, with black shutters. Make sure they contrast each other. A sky blue w/white, light green w/ white, choose a base color that will look good with your shutters.
How about a blue-gray color with white trim?