Best Roofing Colors for Every Home Style
Choosing the Right Roofing Colors Isn’t Easy, and Picking the Wrong One Can Be Expensive
You’ve finally decided that a new roof is necessary. But when it comes to roofing colours, you’re overwhelmed with choices. Dark, light, warm, cool, bold, or classic? And how do you know which one looks good in your home?
Here’s the problem: A bad colour choice can make a beautiful house look awkward. Worse, it can affect your home’s energy bills, resale value, and even how fast it heats up during the summer. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best roofing colours for every home style, from modern metal roofing to classic shingles, so you get a roof that not only protects but enhances your home.
Why Roof Color Matters More Than You Think
Your roof makes up nearly 40% of your home’s visible exterior. That contributes significantly to the curb attractiveness of your house. A mismatched or dated roof colour can lower your home’s value, while the right roofing colour can boost its style and even save you money on cooling bills. So, the wrong colour can:
✔ Make your house look smaller or darker
✔ Increased cooling costs (dark roofs absorb heat)
✔ Clash with brick, siding, or trim
✔ Affects resale value (some colours turn buyers off)
Best Roofing Colors for Common Home Styles
Let’s break it down by home style and show which roofing colours complement each type.
1. Traditional Homes (Colonial, Cape Cod, Ranch)
These homes work well with neutral roofing colours like charcoal grey, black, or slate. If you’re looking at Owens Corning roof colours, try shades like Estate Gray or Onyx Black for a clean and classic look.
Ideal roofing colour: Charcoal, dark grey, weathered wood
Why it works: It keeps the look timeless and balanced with brick or siding exteriors.
2. Modern or Contemporary Homes
Modern homes often use metal or flat roofs. You can choose a bold or streamlined style for your metal roof. Popular options include matte black, silver, or even a dark green to match nature-inspired themes.
Ideal roofing colours: Matte black, silver, forest green
Why it works: Clean lines, Sharp contrast with minimalist designs.
3. Farmhouse or Craftsman Homes
These home styles pair beautifully with warm browns, rustic reds, or earthy greens. CertainTeed roof shingle colours like Weathered Wood or Resawn Shake add character and charm.
Ideal roofing colours: Earth tones, rustic red, brown
Why it works: Natural tones match wood beams, stone, and muted paint palettes.
4. Mediterranean or Spanish-Style Homes
For clay tile or stucco homes, warm roof tones work best. Terracotta, deep orange, or soft tan shingle or tile colours match the architecture and the vibe of warmer climates.
Ideal roofing colours: Terracotta, soft tan, clay red
Why it works: It complements stucco and tile aesthetics with sunny, earthy tones.
5. Coastal or Beach Homes
Suppose your home is near the water; softer colours like light grey, pale blue, or soft green work well. These reflect the coastal environment and keep the home cooler under sun exposure.
Ideal roofing colours: Soft grey, cool blue, seafoam green
Why it works: It blends with ocean tones and enhances the beachy feel.
Don’t Forget the Climate
Colour isn’t just about looks. It also affects how hot your attic gets.
- Hot climates: Light colours (reflect heat, lower AC costs)
- Cold climates: Dark colours (absorb heat, melt snow faster)
- Mixed climates: Medium grays/browns (balanced)
- Warning: Some homeowners’ associations (HOAs) restrict colours—check first!
Top Roofing Brands & Their Best Colors
CertainTeed Roof Shingle Colors
- Landmark® Weathered Wood – Best for traditional homes
- Presidential® Shake Pewter – Upscale dimensional look
Owens Corning Roof Colors
- Duration® Driftwood – Warm grey for curb appeal
- TruDefinition® Desert Tan – Southwest style
Metal Roof Colors
- Charcoal Matte – Modern, hides dirt
- Patina Green – Farmhouse/rustic vibe
How to Test Roof Colors Before Buying
- Use online visualizers (CertainTeed, Owens Corning, GAF)
- Borrow physical shingle samples (lay on your roof in daylight)
- Look at neighbors’ roofs (what works with similar homes?)
Don’t guess—a wrong colour costs thousands to fix!
3 Roof Color Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Don’t match your roof to your siding — create contrast instead.
🚫 Avoid bright colours unless you live in a very bold neighbourhood.
🚫 Don’t ignore resale value — stick to colours that appeal to future buyers.
Roof Color Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All — We Can Help You Decide
Choosing the best roofing colour is about style, value, and comfort. We at Procraft Home Products do more than just install roofs; we help you with every stage, from choosing a colour to installing it. We carry top brands like CertainTeed and Owens Corning and offer a full range of metal roof colours, too.
Let us help you find the ideal roofing colour that matches your home, your style, and your neighbourhood. Whether it’s a modern black metal roof or a rustic farmhouse shake, we’ve got the materials, the experience, and the eye for detail to get it done right.
Contact us today for a free colour consultation—no pushy sales, just expert advice to make your home shine.
