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Shingle Color for a White House: Six Roof Colors, Tried on Your Own House
Black or charcoal is the classic roof for a white house. See five more good picks, from gray and brown to green and slate blue, and try each one on a photo of your own house.
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A white house goes with almost any roof, which is exactly why it is hard to choose. Black or charcoal is the classic: crisp, high contrast and right for a modern farmhouse. Gray is quieter, brown is warmer, and green or slate blue give it character. Below are six picks with the brand names that match, and how trim, style and climate change the answer. Then try them on your own house.
The 6 best shingle colors for a white house
In rough order of how often they are recommended.
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1. Black or charcoal
The classic, and the most flexible. Strong contrast, ties in with black windows and a modern farmhouse look. Brand names: GAF Charcoal, Owens Corning Onyx Black, CertainTeed Moire Black.
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2. Gray
Softer than black and calm on a bright white wall. Brand names: GAF Pewter Gray or Slate, Owens Corning Estate Gray or Williamsburg Gray.
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3. Warm brown
Traditional and warm, best on cream or off-white. Brand names: GAF Mission Brown or Barkwood, Owens Corning Brownwood or Teak.
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4. Sandy taupe
Light and warm, suits warm, sunny climates. Brand names: Owens Corning Sand Castle, GAF Driftwood (regional).
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5. Muted green
Natural and calm, good for farmhouse and cottage styles, and near trees. Brand names: GAF Hunter Green, Owens Corning Chateau Green.
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6. Slate blue
A coastal look, best with navy or gray trim. Brand names: GAF Williamsburg Slate (regional) or Biscayne Blue, Owens Corning Harbor Blue.
Spanish style and clay tile
A white stucco house with arches often looks best with a terracotta clay tile roof. The tool has a Clay Tile mode for that look. Real clay tile is heavier than shingles, so ask a roofer if your roof can carry it.
Let trim, style and climate decide
White houses differ more than they seem.
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Black trim and windows
Black or charcoal ties the roof to the windows. A gray roof can look unfinished next to black frames.
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Cream or warm white
Warm browns and sandy taupe suit warm whites. A pure black roof can make cream look yellow.
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Bright white
Black, charcoal, gray and slate blue keep it crisp.
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Hot climate
Light roofs reflect more sunlight. Ask about cool-roof shingles if you want a dark look in the heat.
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Dirt and streaks
Light roofs show dirt and algae streaks more; dark roofs hide them better.
Before you order
A picture helps you choose a direction. These checks help you choose the actual shingle.
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Look at a real sample in daylight
A roof looks lighter in full sun and darker in shade, and a small swatch looks different from a whole roof. Ask your roofer or supplier for a sample board and hold it next to your siding or brick outside.
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Availability varies by area
Manufacturers sell some colors only in some regions, and the list can change. Ask a local supplier which colors they stock before you fall for one.
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Color names are brand-specific
A Driftwood or a Pewter from one brand is not the same color as one with the same name from another brand. Always say the brand, the product line and the color name together.
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Check HOA rules
Many homeowner associations approve roof colors. Ask before you order, and bring the picture with you.
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Think about climate
Dark roofs absorb more heat, light roofs reflect more. In hot areas ask about "cool" or reflective shingles.
Get a local quote
Save your before and after picture and take it to two or three local roofers when you ask for quotes. Tell each one the brand, the product line and the color name you want, for example "Owens Corning Duration, Driftwood" or "GAF Timberline HDZ, Charcoal".
Ask each roofer to bring a sample of the color you choose and to confirm it is stocked in your area. A picture of your own house makes it easy for them to see what you mean.
Honest limits
The tool draws an approximation of each color from a description of its tone. It is not the manufacturer's swatch, and the shingle pattern is a general architectural or 3-tab look, not a specific product.
It is a preview, not a quote, a survey, or a check of what your roof can carry. It does not measure the roof or give prices.
Roof-like cladding on walls, such as hung tiles on a gable, can change along with the roof. Compare the result with your photo.
AI Two is not affiliated with Owens Corning, GAF, CertainTeed or TAMKO. Brand and color names belong to their owners and are used only to describe colors.
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Black or charcoal is the classic and the most recommended. Gray, warm brown, sandy taupe, muted green and slate blue also work. Try them on your own house.
Black gives more contrast and suits black windows. Gray is softer and calmer. Try both on your photo.
Yes, especially on cream or warm white houses, for a traditional look.
Black or charcoal ties the roof to the trim. Dark gray also works.
Dark roofs absorb more heat. In hot areas consider a lighter color or cool-roof shingles, and ask a local roofer.
It is told to change only the roof and keep the walls, windows, trim and garden as photographed. Compare the result with your photo.
The picture is an approximation. Real colors depend on the light and the batch, so look at a physical sample in daylight before you order.