Best color for brick

If you're using acrylics (which I suggest since they are less toxic), any rust/dark reddish colored shade will work. Another lighter shade is Georgia Clay, which looks quite good as well. The actual color shade is purely a personal preference. Again, if you're into acrylics, then the Folk Art, Americana or, my choice, Delta Ceramcoat are fine. You can find them in Michael's, Jo-Anne's or other craft stores. These work well but may need a bit of thinning (with water). They are not hi-end like Windsor & Newton or Liquitex, but are far less expensive. 

Jerrman

Krylon Ruddy Brown primer. (51317)   Brick wash was done with a grey latex paint diluted to milk consistency with water.





Application of Polyscale Grimmy Black F41437




I had done a green brick also.

As above, I often use some rattle can brand of Rusty Red Primer, but, to avoid having

every building and  conspicuous chimney the same color, I will use another red, beige, or? and will do a quicky overspray of flat black or white or ? Then will use acrylic white wash to fill in the mortar lines...touching up the tops of chimneys with black for soot.

For a weathered look I spray black paint on first (not 100% coverage) then follow with the brick color (Testors Box Car Red or Tucson Red - Rustoleum Chestnut Brown and sometimes a light gray like Krylon). A sample is shown below.

For an industrial building like a boiler or steam plant I have sprayed black then followed up with either a red oxide primer or Rustoleum Satin Cinnamon. A sample is shown below.