Grey Roof Homes

Some reliable color combinations include the following.

Grey roof homes.

It s an excellent color to use on a roof because it matches most colors at least reasonably well and with neutral colored homes which make up the majority of traditionally decorated houses grey shingles are one of the best choices on the market. A brown gray or black roof topping yellow green and red homes. Dark gray or black shingles capping white gray yellow and blue homes. Grey is a neutral color.

A white house with a grey roof can work well especially if it is an older home with a traditional profile. An all white house with a gray roof is a truly classic look. The blue and gray combination is especially attractive on a cottage style home since parts of the roof are angular and will directly contrast with the front and side of the home easily displaying the two colors. This simple palette works best with more traditional style homes but can work well with some modern styles as well.

Pastel or sky blue makes an attractive house color when the roof is a dark or medium gray. If all white is a bit too much you can also go with another light neutral like cream or soft beige with a crisp white trim for a little more contrast. Many older homes particularly in new england are sided in white clapboards. And brown shingles or earth tone blends crowning green brown cream and tan exteriors.

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.