Roof Color Guide: Asphalt Roofing Shingles

Choosing the right roof color can completely transform your home’s appearance, enhancing its style and boosting curb appeal. The perfect shade should not only work beautifully with your home’s exterior but also reflect your personal taste — after all, your roof is something you’ll see every day. Don’t settle on a color just because it’s what everyone else is choosing. Pick something you truly love.

But how do you decide which color is right for you?

This guide will walk you through helpful tips for selecting the ideal shingle color. By understanding your options, you’ll be ready to have an informed conversation with your roofing contractor and confidently choose a color that makes your home stand out.

How to Choose the Perfect Roof Color

Choosing a new roof isn’t just about durability — it’s a major design choice that can transform your home’s appearance and boost curb appeal. Depending on your home’s design, the roof can make up nearly 40% of its visible exterior, which means the material and color you select will have a big impact on the overall look. And in Michigan, where our homes endure all four seasons in full force, your roof color should look great whether it’s surrounded by summer greenery, autumn leaves, or a blanket of snow.

Start by Looking at Your Home’s Existing Colors

Before you dive into shingle color options, take a close look at your home’s exterior. Consider your siding, brick, and trim colors, along with doors, shutters, and even driveway or hardscaping elements like patios and walkways. Matching your roof to these fixed features will help create a harmonious look.

Also decide whether your home’s palette leans cool (blues, greens, purples) or warm (reds, oranges, yellows). White and gray can swing either way depending on the undertones — and CertainTeed’s versatile shingle collection offers options for every palette.

Our CertainTeed Styleboard Inspiration

At The Modern Pros, we proudly use CertainTeed shingles to deliver both beauty and performance.

• Light & Airy: Cobblestone Gray shingles paired with sterling gray siding, crisp snow-colored trim, and granite gray accents for a timeless, inviting feel.

• Bold & Modern: Pewter shingles with slate gray siding, bold black trim, and coordinating slate gray accents for sleek, contemporary curb appeal.

These combinations show how neutral tones can be customized for dramatically different styles.

What Is the Best Color Shingle for a Roof?

The best roof color is one that you love and checks all the boxes for:

• home exterior design
• curb appeal
• resale value
• energy efficiency
• meeting any applicable building codes or HOA requirements

Roof Color and Curb Appeal

Think About Resale Value

If you’re replacing your roof before selling your home, a color that complements your exterior and appeals to a wide audience is key. Neutrals are a safe bet, but a carefully chosen pop of color can help your home stand out from the competition. Multi-tone shingles also offer flexibility if future owners want to change other exterior colors down the line.

Timeless Neutrals and Today’s Expanded Options

No matter what design trends come and go, gray, black, and brown shingles remain go-to choices thanks to their timeless appeal and versatility. Modern manufacturing has taken these classics to the next level by adding multi-toned granules, creating depth and flexibility in matching exteriors.

Where once there was a single “gray,” now you’ll find green-grays, blue-grays, taupe-grays, and even purple-grays. CertainTeed’s Max Def Weathered Wood, Max Def Burnt Sienna, and Max Def Resawn Shake are prime examples of rich, layered colors that coordinate effortlessly with a variety of home styles.

Neutral Shingle Colors

Black

A perfect match for light gray or white siding, black shingles create a bold, high-contrast look that’s both classic and versatile. For added depth, CertainTeed’s Max Def Moire Black blends subtle shades for a more dimensional, modern finish.

Gray

Gray’s flexibility makes it a crowd favorite, whether you pair it with white siding for a coastal cottage feel or brick for a traditional look. Just remember — match warm undertones with warm, and cool with cool, for a cohesive design.

Brown

From deep chocolate tones that suit Tudor-style homes to light desert tans that flatter Craftsman bungalows, brown shingles add warmth and pair beautifully with brick or wood siding. Multi-tone blends make matching easy.

Playful Shingle Colors

Blue

Blue roofing is making its mark in Michigan. Inspired by the changing tones of the Great Lakes, blue-gray shingles add sophistication to modern farmhouses, historic brick homes, and lakefront cottages. They shine in every season — from summer greens to snowy winters.

Red

Red shingles are warmer and more inviting than many homeowners expect, pairing nicely with siding colors like white, tan, blue, and olive green. They’re especially striking on cabins and rustic designs.

Green

Green shingles can read warm or cool depending on their granule mix. They’re a natural choice for wooded lots, blending beautifully with Michigan’s landscapes — or they can make a colorful statement when paired with yellow siding or brick.

Still need help feeling confident about your roof color selection?

The Modern Pros is here to make the decision easy — and exciting. We can bring real CertainTeed product samples and full-size style boards right to your home, so you can see exactly how each option looks alongside your siding, trim, and landscaping. Our team will walk you through the colors, textures, and blends, helping you choose a shingle that complements your home’s style and boosts curb appeal. With expert guidance and hands-on samples, you’ll feel confident knowing your new roof will look just as amazing in real life as it does in your vision.