While a black roof may seem like a natural choice with a light gray house consider the style of your home.
Light gray roof.
A black roof will usually make a tall house look shorter.
Today variations of black brown gray and red roof colors are available in a variety of different roofing materials.
This color roof is most commonly used in colonial and victorian style houses which matches well with the white cream smoked yellow off white or beige light green classic peach blue or pink house color.
Slate wood metal and clay.
You could really do practically any color roof from black to gray to brown blue green or go for a monochromatic look with a white roof.
Grey is a neutral color.
Choosing shingles that compliment your home s color is important.
Owens corning oakridge 32 8 sq ft estate gray laminated architectural roof shingles.
Gray gables plank siding ashwood trim columns creek bottom shake siding windows window trim door if you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
Light colors are popular on the coasts where the homes tend to be lighter colors themselves.
Be sure to test the paint look before coating your house with it.
Light gray color roof.
For a more edgy look try a brighter yellow with a dark gray roof.
While a black roof will look sharp remember that black roofs will also absorb more of the sun s rays.
The most popular colors of roof shingles are shades of black brown gray and red.
If used on a one story house the dwelling may look too compact.
Yellow and gray is a classic color pairing that works well on all types of houses.
White and white shingles are perhaps the most versatile shade to work with when you re deciding what color roofing shingles or materials you want.
Conversely if the roof is light grey dark grey walls can accomplish the same thing.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
A light color roof can make your home look larger and showcase it.
For a more traditional look a sunny light yellow pairs beautifully with a light gray roof.
These popular shingle colors stem from the materials that builders have been using for centuries.
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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