Dark color roofs recede to minimize a home s visual mass and downplay roof peak height differences.
Grey house with dark roof.
Conversely light and white roofs which reflect heat are good choices for warmer regions.
If you have to replace your roof take the opportunity to consider your color choices.
For a roof with shingles in a cool color like black or slate gray select a cool color of siding such as blue gray or green.
There are lots of ways to get ideas and of course there are some standard or classic combinations that you should consider such as a black or gray roof with a white house or a black or slate gray roof with a red brick house color combination.
Bring home samples and see how they look with your other exterior colors.
A black door also makes a classy and fitting centerpiece to the ensemble.
James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.
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You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.
White is a conventional traditional color to paint a house.
If you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
White is added to black to create grey.
Lighter roofs do the opposite causing homes to look bigger and.
Remember that a color can look different on a paint sample than it does on a broad surface such as an exterior house wall.
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White and grey are both neutrals.
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You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
White trim white siding and white railings give this farmhouse spick and span appeal.
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Conversely if the roof is light grey dark grey walls can accomplish the same thing.
Be sure to test the paint look before coating your house with it.
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If you paint your house white and pair it with grey shingles on the roof paint the trim or shutters on your house grey as well.
To find out how the color of your roof impacts function take a look here.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
The roof can be up to 40 of your home s exterior.
The dark paint finishes and white surfaces enhance the home s historic country profile and complement its river rock foundation.