A gray roof is an invitation to monochrome.
Gray roof shingles match mauve stucco.
If you are re roofing your home and looking at how to match roof shingles to your house color there is one rule to follow.
Conversely if the roof is light grey dark grey walls can accomplish the same thing.
After repairs fresh coats of 100 acrylic house paint or an elastomeric coating allow you to restore your stucco close to its original color or select a color of your choice.
Remember that a color can look different on a paint sample than it does on a broad surface such as an exterior house wall.
Light olive house paint is attractive with those darker shingle colors.
How to match a new roof color to your home s current siding.
Shown are iko dynasty performance shingles in sedona a very dramatic color blend.
If you have a gray roof you might want to try a monochromatic color scheme.
Yellow or gold house paint is a chameleon that flatters tile red green blue gray brown or black roofs.
The most popular colors of roof shingles are shades of black brown gray and red.
Gray brown or black roofs look good with green siding.
If you have a local homeowners association read their rules carefully to make sure your choice of roofing color does not violate any regulations.
Look at common choices for similar properties and typical colors and materials in your neighborhood for ideas.
Stick with the basics.
The key to nailing this look is to make sure you don t use the exact same shade of gray.
Consider a shingle with a high definition profile to mimic the look of natural wood shakes.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
Shingle colors for weathered wood or log houses include brown green black grey.
Be sure to test the paint look before coating your house with it.
Lighter or darker house paint and a contrasting intensity of gray.
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This means going with a shade of gray paint that is either several shades darker or lighter than the gray of your roof shingles.
Check rules about shingle colors if you live in a residential neighborhood.
Now here s the blending principle.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
Brick homes or stone veneer homes tend to be better served by more classic looks but stucco or frame homes might offer more room for experimentation in terms of roofing materials and roofing shingle colors.