If you live in an American city, chances are you have seen this house: Its exterior is gray with monochromatic accents. Maybe there’s a pop of color — a red, blue or yellow door. The ...

“It’s become the default for builders, house flippers, and homeowners for the past decade,” says Fortune. “It’s an easy color to choose because it feels safe, and it’s broadly appealing.

The most recent just last month. LC Johnson was invited to share the mission of her non-profit, Zora’s House, which offers a space for women of color to dream, create and inspire change.

Airbnb’s Up house, located in Abiquiu, New Mexico, was built from scratch, and every detail in the home, including its color palette, proportionally accurate chairs, and movie-accurate Adventure ...