Best Roofing Colors to Try In 2021

Despite the disasters in 2020, there are still many things to look out for in 2021. As you prepare for this year, you should also put effort into your home's style and design. One of the most overlooked aspects of home design is the roof. As long as you have one, everyone thinks that it is good enough. 

Technically speaking, this is the truth. But if you talk about aesthetics, there are factors to consider in roofing. One of the most significant factors in roofing is color because it sets the mood for the house. When it comes to your roof, no longer do you have to use a cookie-cutter look or style, which means that its color has a massive effect on its overall look. 

The top trending roof shingle colors for 2021 include:

• Light and soft greens (forest green, moss green, hunter green)
• Light and pale blues (blue-green, sky blue, denim)
• Beige and off-white (stone, khaki, tan)
• Taupe and light brown hues (sand, desert, taupe gray)

Here are some roofing tips when it comes to color. 

The Best Color Combinations for your Roofing and Siding

There are some colors suggested for your shingles that you should consider if you want to boost your curb appeal and ensure that your colors do not clash. If your house is red, you should consider a darker hue roof color. Your shingles should be black or include shades of black, dark gray, dark brown, and dark green. 

On the other hand, houses painted in white should have roofs that are solid and primary colors. Adding some pops of color on the doors or shutters can help tie it all together. Your roof can have every color from red to blue to green to black, and even gray as white can blend complement any color. 

In terms of common colors that you see today, gray is one of the most used. If you have a siding painted in gray, consider a black, dark green, dark blue, darker gray, or even white roof. More people have been shifting towards blue siding for a more robust, unique look in recent years. 

If you use the color blue, a darker shade of blue on your siding can make the roof better, while light accents make it pop. So, if your siding is blue, grays and whites can be your best color combo, but a black or brown roof will also look very nice. More and more people are shifting to blue nowadays because of its blends. 

As you can see, for the most part, combining dark and light colors creates a perfect blend of contrast. Making your siding and roof both a light color will look weird, and only some dark hues work together for a roof and siding. Creating contrast is key to boosting your curb appeal and making your colors stand out.

When to Use Dark or Light Hue for Shingles?

If you want to stand out in the neighborhood, you should want to have darker colors. Darker shingles also work in houses that have many floors. Using darker hues can create a nice balance and draw more attention to the house's varying levels, giving it dimension.

On the other hand, Ranch homes and ramblers can bode well with medium hue colors like medium grays, blues, greens, or beige. Using dark residential roof colors on a single-story home like a rambler can drown your house and make it look like it's mostly a roof. Roof replacement is an option if you want to have better roof colors. 

However, repainting the roof is also valuable and can save you thousands of dollars.