Keep Calm and Color On: James Hardie Unveils Its Exterior Color of the Year

CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2025

"We are delighted to introduce Evening Blue as our 2025 Color of the Year," said Sean Gadd, President of James Hardie North America. "In a world that can at times feel overwhelming and stressful, we understand the  importance of creating a peaceful home environment. Evening Blue, with its calming and serene qualities, perfectly embodies this need while also providing lasting beauty to homes for peace of mind. We believe it will provide a stunning and soothing addition to any style home."

James Hardie empowers homeowners and building professionals alike to achieve their dream home with premium quality solutions that offer personalized design options fit for any home aesthetic. To see Evening Blue come to life on your project, along with a wide variety of other Hardie^® exterior products and colors, get the Hover^® Design Studio app brought to you by James Hardie (JamesHardie.com/Design-Studio). Homeowners can incorporate Evening Blue into new home construction or next exterior renovation projects, which is available in a range of Hardie^® products, including:

• Hardie^® Plank Lap Siding
• Hardie^® Shingle Siding
• Hardie^® Panel Vertical Siding
• Hardie^® Trim and Batten Boards

Color That's Made to Last
Hardie^® siding is designed for durability, and with ColorPlus^® Technology finishes, it resists fading and other effects of UV light. In fact, James Hardie provides a limited warranty for ColorPlus^® Technology finishes that covers paint and labor and protects against peeling, cracking and chipping for up to 15 years. All Hardie^® fiber cement siding products also come with a 30-year non-prorated limited substrate warranty for added peace of mind.

Hardie^® siding with ColorPlus^® Technology finishes goes through a unique process before it's installed on your home. The finish is cured in between coats in a controlled environment for an even stronger bond. The baked on finish lasts longer than a typical paint job and requires less maintenance. And as you absorb your home's calming, Evening Blue exterior, you can relax knowing that Hardie^® fiber cement holds no appeal for woodpeckers, termites and other pests and, most importantly, is noncombustible so it will not burn in a fire*. Only Hardie^® siding is Engineered for Climate^® to withstand wet or freezing conditions in the North and hot, humid conditions and blistering sun in the South.

For more information on James Hardie's Color of the Year, Evening Blue, and to explore the full range of Hardie products available in this beautiful color, please visit JamesHardie.com. Homeowners and pros alike can also share photos of their Evening Blue exterior siding projects on social media using #JHColorOfTheYear.

James Hardie Building Products Inc.James Hardie is the North American leader in fiber cement exterior design solutions. Hardie^® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. As the #1 producer of high-performance fiber cement building solutions in the United States, James Hardie offers siding and accessories for every style. Hardie^® products are noncombustible and stand up to weather and time while empowering homeowners and building professionals to achieve the home of their dreams. James Hardie operates with an inclusive company culture and an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,700 employees in North America.

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*Hardie siding complies with ASTM E136 as a noncombustible cladding.

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