§ 70-106. Color.

(a)

Generally.

(1)

Color should be representative of the architectural style of the structure. Various pastel colors characterize Gulf Stream-Bermuda style homes, while off-whites, warm pastels, and light earthtone colors are common to Spanish Mediterranean homes. The chapter addresses color in a manner that will aid in its selection. Three categories, principal building color, trim color, and accent color have been established that correspond to color application for various architectural features.

(2)

Approved colors may be appropriate for one style of architecture but may be inappropriate for another (see article VII, Predominant Architectural Styles). An example of an inappropriate use of color would be a blue Spanish Mediterranean style home. A complete color sample chart displaying all approved colors is available at the Town Hall. A complete list of approved principal building and trim colors follows, and an explanation of color terms and the methodology of the color selection process is included in section 70-300.

(3)

The following colors are approved for all single-family homes. Colors are approved for the principal building and building trim. The color specifications referenced are from the Benjamin Moore Color Selector Kit, which is used as a reference only. The kit was selected based on completeness, ease of use, and availability. The town does not recommend or endorse any specific paint product or manufacturer. The kit, along with the color selection chart located in the Town Hall, shall serve as a basis for comparison, where any paint sample can be compared and classified as approved or prohibited.

(b)

Principal building.

(1)

Considerations. Many factors affect the application of color. Careful consideration should be exercised when selecting a color based on a color sample or color chip. Considerations include, but are not limited to, size, texture, and fenestration of the surface. Colors usually appear darker and more intense when applied over a large surface. The texture of the surface can cast shadows, making colors appear darker. The arrangement of the windows and various other elements define the amount of solid wall surface to consider. In general, colors should exemplify a high to medium-high value and a low to medium-low chroma (see section 70-300, Color).

(2)

Definition. "Principal building color" shall refer to the approved color application to all walls of the principal building and associated accessory structures. Principal building colors are subject to review and must be on the approved color list.

(3)

Approved color list. The following colors are approved as principal building colors on all homes except for the Spanish Mediterranean style. For Spanish Mediterranean style, yellow-greens, toned yellow-greens, toned greens, greens, blue-greens, toned blue-greens, blues, and blue-violets (colors #365 through #840) referenced herein shall be prohibited. All exterior walls of the principal building and the associated accessory structures shall be of uniform color across the entire principal building or accessory structure. This requirement shall not include trim and accent colors as those terms are defined in this Code. Except as provided below for two-story buildings, excluding trim and accent colors, no exterior wall of a principal building or accessory structure may contain or display more than one approved color, and no exterior wall of a principle building or accessory structure may contain or display an approved color that differs from another exterior wall on the same principal building or accessory structure. There shall be an exception for two-story buildings which may incorporate a separate but complimentary color distinguishing one story from the other, however, no exterior wall of either story may contain or display more than one approved color.

a.

Red-oranges/toned red-oranges: 001, 008, 009, 015, 016, 017, 022, 023, 024, 029, 030, 036, 037, 038, 043, 044, 045, 050, 051, 052, 053, 057, 058, 059, 060, 064, 065, 066, 067, 071, 072, 073, 078, 079, 080, 085, 086, 087, 092, 093, 094, 095, 099, 100, 101, 106, 107, 108, 113, 114, 115, 116, 120, 121, 122, 127, 128, 129, 134, 135, 136.

b.

Yellow-oranges/toned yellow-oranges/golds: 141, 142, 143, 148, 149, 150, 155, 156, 162, 163, 164, 169, 170, 176, 177, 183, 184, 185, 190, 191, 192, 197, 198, 199, 204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 225, 226, 227, 232, 233, 234, 239, 240, 241, 242, 246, 247, 248, 253, 254, 255, 260, 261, 262, 263, 267, 268, 269, 270, 274, 275, 276, 281, 282, 283, 284, 288, 289, 290, 295, 296, 297, 302, 303, 304, 305.

c.

Yellow/toned yellows: 309, 310, 311, 316, 317, 318, 323, 324, 325, 330, 331, 332, 333, 337, 338, 339, 344, 345, 346, 347, 351, 352, 358, 359.

d.

Yellow-greens/toned yellow-greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 365, 366, 367, 372, 373, 374, 375, 379, 380, 386, 387, 388, 393, 394, 400, 407, 408, 414, 421, 428.

e.

Toned greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 435, 436, 437, 442, 449, 456, 457, 463, 464, 470, 471, 477, 478, 484, 485, 491, 492, 498, 499, 505, 506, 512, 513, 519, 520, 521, 526, 527, 533, 534.

f.

Greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 547, 582, 596, 617, 624.

g.

Blue-greens/toned blue-greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 645, 652, 666, 673, 680, 694, 701, 708, 715.

h.

Blues/blue-violets (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 771, 792, 793, 806, 807, 813, 834, 835.

i.

Off-whites/pastels: 841 thru 973 (all).

j.

Warm neutrals/beiges: 974, 975, 976, 981, 982, 983, 984, 988, 989, 990, 995, 996, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1037, 1038, 1039, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1051, 1052, 1053, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1073, 1074, 1079, 1080, 1081, 1086, 1087, 1088, 1093, 1094, 1095, 1100, 1101, 1107, 1108, 1109, 1114, 1115, 1121, 1122.

k.

Browns/red-browns: 1156, 1157, 1158, 1163, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1170, 1171, 1172, 1177, 1178, 1184, 1185, 1186, 1191, 1192, 1198, 1205, 1206, 1212, 1213, 1214, 1215, 1219, 1226, 1240, 1241, 1247, 1248.

l.

Reds/red-violets: 1261, 1268, 1275, 1282, 1289, 1317, 1331.

m.

Violets/toned violets: All not allowed.

n.

Cool neutrals/toned gray-greens: 1457, 1458, 1464, 1465, 1471, 1472, 1478, 1479, 1485, 1492, 1493, 1499, 1500, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1520, 1521, 1522, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530, 1534, 1535, 1536, 1541, 1542, 1548, 1549, 1550, 1555, 1556, 1557, 1562, 1563, 1569, 1570, 1576, 1577.

o.

Grays/blue-grays: 1583, 1584, 1585, 1590, 1591, 1597, 1598, 1604, 1611, 1612, 1618, 1619, 1625, 1626, 1632, 1633, 1639, 1640, 1646, 1647, 1653, 1660, 1661, 1667, 1674, 1675.

(c)

Trim.

(1)

Considerations. In addition to the building surface, the trim constitutes an important part of the home. Color selection should differentiate the trim from the walls, but contrast should be appropriate to the architectural style. Creating contrast helps to highlight the building articulation, while at the same time reduces the potential box-like appearance. Care should be exercised in selecting a color that will not overpower or dominate the home.

(2)

Definition. "Trim color" shall refer to the color application to any or all building trim elements such as eaves, soffits, overhangs, cornices, friezes, fascias, windows, sills, brackets, and gutters (if painted). Trim colors are subject to review and must be on the approved color list and be consistent with the principal building color.

(3)

Approved color list. The following colors are approved as trim colors on all homes except for the Spanish Mediterranean style. For Spanish Mediterranean style, yellow-greens, toned yellow-greens, toned greens, greens, blue-greens, toned blue-greens, blues, and blue-violets (colors #365 through #840) referenced herein shall be prohibited. All approved principal building colors are approved as building trim colors. All trim colors shall be uniform in appearance for that portion of the trim element to which the approved color is applied. No trim element shall contain or display an approved color that differs from any other color approved for that trim element.

a.

Red-oranges/toned red-oranges: 002, 010, 018, 025, 031, 039, 046, 054, 061, 068, 074, 081, 088, 096, 102, 109, 117, 123, 130, 137.

b.

Yellow-oranges/toned yellow-oranges/golds: 144, 151, 157, 165, 171, 178, 186, 193, 200, 208, 215, 222, 228, 235, 249, 243, 256, 264, 271, 277, 285, 291, 298, 306.

c.

Yellow/toned yellows: 312, 319, 326, 334, 340, 348, 353, 360.

d.

Yellow-greens/toned yellow-greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 368, 376, 381, 389, 395, 401, 415, 409, 422, 429.

e.

Toned greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 438, 443, 450, 458, 465, 472, 479, 486, 493, 500, 507, 514, 522, 528, 535.

f.

Greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 540, 548, 554, 561, 568, 575, 583, 589, 597, 603, 610, 618, 625, 631.

g.

Blue-greens/toned blue-greens (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 638, 646, 653, 659, 667, 674, 681, 687, 695, 702, 709, 716, 722, 729, 736.

h.

Blues/blue-violets (prohibited for Spanish Mediterranean): 743, 750, 757, 764, 772, 778, 785, 794, 799, 808, 814, 820, 827, 836.

i.

Warm neutrals/beiges: 977, 985, 991, 997, 1006, 1012, 1019, 1026, 1033, 1040, 1047, 1054, 1061, 1069, 1075, 1082, 1089, 1096, 1102, 1110, 1116, 1123.

j.

Browns/red-browns: 1159, 1167, 1173, 1179, 1187, 1193, 1199, 1207, 1216, 1220, 1227, 1233, 1242, 1249, 1254.

k.

Reds/red-violets: 1262, 1269, 1276, 1283, 1290, 1296, 1303, 1310, 1318, 1324, 1332, 1338.

l.

Violets/toned violets: 1380, 1387, 1394, 1401, 1408, 1415, 1422, 1429, 1436, 1443, 1450.

m.

Cool neutrals/toned gray-greens: 1459, 1466, 1473, 1480, 1486, 1494, 1501, 1509, 1517, 1523, 1531, 1537, 1543, 1551, 1558, 1564, 1571, 1578.

n.

Grays/blue-grays: 1586, 1592, 1599, 1605, 1613, 1620, 1627, 1634, 1641, 1648, 1654, 1662, 1668, 1676.

(d)

Accent.

(1)

Considerations. Sometimes it is important to highlight specific features of the home. Accent color should be chosen to provide contrast to isolated items such as shutters, doors, and/or awnings. Often these features may be included as trim, but if special attention is desired, the level of contrast can be increased. Contrast can be achieved by simply using a different hue or by changing the chroma and/or value. Accent colors should be used sparingly or they lose their effectiveness.

(2)

Definition. "Accent color" shall refer to the color application to any or all building accents such as exterior window coverings, shutters, doors, and awnings. Accent colors are not subject to approved colors, but may not include all shades of purple, primary red (except front entrance doors), or fluorescent colors. Accent colors, if used, shall be consistent, uniform and uninterrupted.

(e)

Stain. In addition to paint, a designer or homeowner may choose to select stain as a color option. Stain should be used as a principal building color only if the building material is wood and it is appropriate with the architectural style. Stain may be used as trim and accent colors but not as the principal building color for Spanish Mediterranean and Gulf Stream-Bermuda homes. Stain should be reflective of earthtone colors. Darker colors are permissible to compensate for absorption and fading. Stains do not have to be compared to the approved color samples, but must be consistent with the community character of the town.

(f)

Required.

Principal building color selected from the "approved color list"

Trim colors selected from "approved trim color list"

(g)

Preferred.

Principal building color representative of architectural style

Trim color(s) and accent colors to be compatible with architectural style

Trim color(s) to be consistent or complementary to principal building color

(h)

Discouraged.

Dark stains inconsistent with community character

More than three colors (principal building and trim)

Non-traditional accent colors—For example: deep orange, bright teal, mustard yellow, bright royal blue

Principal building colors not representative of architectural style

Trim color(s) and accent colors not compatible with architectural style

Trim color(s) not consistent or complementary to principal building color

(i)

Prohibited.

Non-earthtone stains

Non-approved colors for principal buildings and trim

Purples, red (except doors), fluorescent colors, and substantially bright colors (such as: magenta, lime green, bright pink, bright orange), as trim or accent

Quoins painted a darker shade than the principal building color

(Ord. No. 00-1, § 45, 3-10-00; Ord. No. 15/9, § 7, 2-12-15)