Using three colors is a general rule of thumb for selecting an exterior color scheme.
Blue roof house color scheme.
A soft yellow door and matching curtains on the front porch add a pinch of bright color to the mix.
I much prefer a dark blue.
Here light gray is the dominant color while a medium tone accents the wood archway over the front door.
Terra cotta roof tiles and desert sands with just enough contrasting hues of green and gray to cool you off.
Not my favorite shade of blue for a home.
Bring home samples and see how they look with your other exterior colors.
To find out how the color of your roof impacts function take a look here.
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.
We suggest that you view a roofing display or several shingles to get a better idea of the actual color.
In addition to practicality people choose their roof color based on how it matches the rest of the house so let s look at some common siding and roof color combinations.
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.
Browse a variety of regional exterior color schemes below.
To accurately judge your shingle and color choice we recommend that you view it on an actual roof with a pitch similar to your own roof prior to making your final.
Northern shores seaports in the nothern shores seaports palette you ll find softened shades of traditional colors found throughout nature.
Incorporate sage green into your home s exterior paint colors for a pretty muted color scheme.
The roof can be up to 40 of your home s exterior.
How to tear off roof shingles.
Green roofing is this home s statement feature and pairs well with the surrounding tree canopy.
James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.
That decision has very little to do with color preference and everything to do with practicality.
Gorgeous blue house until the top of the second floor windows.
A coat of cream paint on the walls ties the look together.
The roofing product colors you see are as accurate as technology allows.
Browse the warm colors tab to find a selection of siding in vibrant warm hues or explore.
The white timber work simply doesn t work and makes a mess of this home s exterior.
Most homeowners assume those hues have to be distinctly different but this monochromatic house proves otherwise.