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.
Black roof house colors.
Blue green and purple.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
If the roof is any other color i doubt this green would be as interesting as it is with the black roof.
The roof makes up about 40 of the visible exterior of your home depending on the style of the house so choosing the right shingle colors and roofing materials means that when you make your choice you are also deciding on the type of first impression you want to make with your home and even bigger decisions like the resale value of the property.
Architectural details are accented in off white and burgundy.
Some reliable color combinations include the following.
Dark gray or black shingles capping white gray yellow and blue homes.
White trim white siding and white railings give this farmhouse spick and span appeal.
The black and dark gray roof samples in the top row are the most neutral and therefore will work with the widest array of color palettes.
A brown gray or black roof topping yellow green and red homes.
Shingle colors for beige or cream colored houses include brown black grey green blue in solid colors or an exciting color blend as long as it doesn t clash with the other exterior elements.
I am completely happy with these colors and would use them again if i ever moved.
Browse the warm colors tab to find a selection of siding in vibrant warm hues or explore.
Whatever color you see emerging will play into the overall color palette of the house so don t ignore it.
Now here s the blending principle.
How to tear off roof shingles.
And brown shingles or earth tone blends crowning green brown cream and tan exteriors.
To find out how the color of your roof impacts function take a look here.
The other samples have one or more of the following colors.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
Bring home samples and see how they look with your other exterior colors.
The shingles must be black.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
Choose gray blue green black or white house colors.
The urban farmhouse in this photo is painted dusty green to harmonize with the green roof.
The roof can be up to 40 of your home s exterior.
You don t need multiple exterior house paint colors to have your home stand out.
If you have to replace your roof take the opportunity to consider your color choices.
The black roof with the white fascia makes the whole color palette.
We hope these examples will help answer some of your questions.
A black painted gable vent and charcoal gray steps take their color cue from the home s metal roof.
People often ask what color of shingle goes with such and such a color of house.
James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.