Substitute colors and color shades

We are looking at re-painting our house. I have scanned in some of the colors we are thinking about. I have taken some pics of our house and want to introduce the colors we have choosen. There is shade that also has to be dealt with and hence the same color in shade will have to be accepted as well.
What is the best method/tool to use for this task ?

Since it's easier to point you toward some tutorials on that very subject than illustrate the different ways on the forum, here are some:
http://projectwoman.com/2009/03/photoshop-change-the-color-of-your-house.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhUbA82E2tU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8ucMyWRBrQ

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