How To Match Siding And Roof Colors

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How to match siding and roof colors.

Simply click any combination of the color tabs in the 3 sections below and you ll see the results on the home pictured below. Gray brown or black roofs look good with green siding. A gray roof is an invitation to monochrome. If you want a red brick siding black or dark blue roofs pair well including a white trim.

Select option below trim. If you go with a darker roof including black dark gray or brown shingles they can pair well with a red clapboard type home. Use the james hardie home color tool to play around with james hardie color options. While the siding is a light warm tan the roof is a darker cooler gray.

Harmony when matching siding and roof color you want to make sure that any of the features of your home s exterior blend well with the colors you have chosen. If there are structural features brick or stone facades wood trim. If the siding on your home is in cool colors such as blues and greens choose a similar cool color for a roof match. If your siding is brown go for green blue charcoal or roofing in a different shade of brown.

For contrasting colors the general rule of thumb for determining your roof and siding colors is dark vs light. A lighter roof color can brighten your home s look while a darker shade can create a dramatic effect. Get shingle samples and hold them up to your siding to see what matches. Choosing colors too similar won t give your home the burst of color and curb appeal you want.

This contrast needs something to help bridge the two colors given the classic design of the architecture. They also suggest some great color combinations for siding based on your existing roof colors. Light olive house paint is attractive with those darker shingle colors. Yellow or gold house paint is a chameleon that flatters tile red green blue gray brown or black roofs.

Roof shingles typically come in shades of black brown grey and red. Browse the warm colors tab to find a selection of siding in vibrant warm hues or explore the cool colors tab to see hues in soothing cool shades. If your siding is blue go for black brown white or grey roofing. Select option below v12 siding.

The roof color can simply be a darker version within the same color range. It is also advisable to stick with either cool or warm color types. 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. If your siding is tan or beige go for black brown dark blue or dark green roofing.

If your siding is red or gray consider any of the following roof colors. Select option below soffit fascia. Select option below color. This is done by using a classic white trim and white shutters that can help keep the siding light while also adding a cool toned touch to tie in the roof.