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What about a dusty grayish blue?

"I've attached some pics" - I only see one pic, and no link to a flickr set. I can't really tell what we have to work with.

It's very hard to tell what's going on in this picture. Do you have a photo that shows more of the house, so we can at least see what style it is?

If those pillars are black (hard to tell from the pic) you could try a soft yellow?

Here is a link to the picture of the back of the house. When I posted this question, this was the main pic I thought would be used. The pic attached was to give an idea of the front of the house.

Thanks already for your help.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29013221@N05/?saved=1

Easy: Window frame should be the same colour as the door frame. The door looks as if it could use a painting as well, so you don't have to worry about exactly matching the faded colour when you do both. Your garden could use a bit of height as well - potted trees, bamboo, pampas grass - and perhaps some foliage that's not green - a japanese maple would look fantastic.

I think that amed has it right....use landscaping to improve and add texture, dimension and camouflage. I don't think I would bother to paint until I was ready to do the whole house. Try using a potted tree to hide the electric meter/wires. You could add a trellis on the wall with the small square window and plant some climbing flowering vines there.

If you still want to use paint, try a software program that allows you to plan a color scheme. bhg.com has a free one online (but you have to use their stock photos) and here are some others http://www.househacker.com/permanent/Roundup-of-Online-Paint-Selector-Apps
behr's allows you to use your own photo, but is $4.95 for a year subscription

You guys are totally correct about camouflaging with more landscape, and holding off painting until we do the whole house. I knew I could find some good advice from my trusty AT crew.

Thanks for the help...