Quick Answer
Katy exteriors in 2026 are warm greige and warm white on Hardie, with a darker door. Open sun in Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch fades cool gray and blue-white fastest. Get the HOA chip approved first. A typical 2,500 sq ft two-story exterior runs about $5,500–$9,000. Call (346) 594-5960.
Most of Katy west of the Grand Parkway is Hardie, two-story, and unshaded. Color choice is a fade problem, not a style problem.
Colors that hold
| Color | Where it works | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Warm greige | Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek, Seven Meadows | Hides joint lines better than white |
| Alabaster-style warm white | Body or trim | Better than a cool gallery white on a west wall |
| Soft sage | Wooded pockets, not the open prairie streets | Reads gray-green, not mint |
| Navy or black door | Accent only | Easy HOA yes if the body is in palette |
Cool gray that went up in 2016 is the repaint we are covering most. It chalks on the west elevation first.
HOA
Cinco Ranch and Cross Creek Ranch want the fan-deck chip. Paint the door the neighbor painted only if that code is still on the current list. More on the approval process in our HOA exterior paint rules guide.
Cost
Same Hardie band as the rest of our Houston exterior cost table: $1.50–$4 per sq ft of floor area, about $3,500–$5,500 for a 2,000 sq ft one-story, and about $5,500–$9,000 for a 2,500 sq ft two-story. Sun-faded west walls sometimes need an extra prime on bare chalk. That is a site call, not an automatic upcharge.
Houston Superior Painting paints Katy exteriors. See our Katy and Cinco Ranch exterior painting page, or get a free estimate — call (346) 594-5960.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best exterior color for a Katy house?
A warm greige body and a warm white trim. It holds up in open sun better than cool gray.
How often do Katy exteriors need paint?
7–10 years on Hardie if the joints were recaulked. West elevations go first.
Owner, Houston Superior Painting
Juan Serra founded Houston Superior Painting in 2019 and runs it from the company's Cypress headquarters, with five offices serving Greater Houston. He reviews the prep scope on every estimate.
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