Then introduce color in small doses such as a glossy red front door to create a focal point that doesn t overwhelm the exterior color scheme.
Dark grey siding with black shingles.
Gray can have undertones of blue green or violet.
Mastic deep granite siding with royal weathered grey hand split shakes white trim and moire black roof in bloomington il.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
And notice how smartly the designers used slabs of white to break up the design and highlight particular areas.
Neutrals such as black white and beige can also be used.
Neutral siding colors like warm gray create a solid foundation.
Finally if your siding is grey go for black darker grey white dark blue or dark green roofing.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
Here is a collection of light gray siding all the way to dark grey siding to get you started.
Pair the deep color with bright white accents for a dramatic eye catching effect.
Gray gables plank siding ashwood trim columns creek bottom shake siding windows window trim door.
Airy and bright this gorgeous pastel goes best with shingle colors that pick up on the blues from light to dark grey and dark blue.
Here we see a beautiful custom gray home that at first glance may appear to have a simple color palette but it doesn t.
This is not just true for yourself but also for your home.
This dark bold blue green siding choice adds a powerful punch to the home s exterior.
A dark roof in the summertime can most definitely mean higher energy bills.
You could really do practically any color roof from black to gray to brown blue green or go for a monochromatic look with a white roof.
Choose a shingle color that goes well with whatever color siding is being used directly under the roof.
Different materials if you decide to choose your roofing based on color then you might have an obvious choice for siding and roofing materials.
Here a touch of black supplied by the shutters and mailbox against white trim keeps the look crisp and modern.
Now here s the blending principle.
Light gray siding with white trim black roof shingles red brick black shutters and a dark blue front door.
You ll also find that some grays are slightly browned like weathered wood.
If you have chosen a black or gray roof for your home the gray may be dark medium or light gray.
While black may be a popular roof color in many areas you should take into consideration whether or not it is the best choice for your home based on energy efficiency.