How to Choose the Perfect Roof and Exterior Paint Colors?

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By Cynthia Anaya

Updated: May 12, 2025

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Exterior Paint And Roof Color Combinations
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    Selecting the right color combination for your house exterior and roof is an interesting as well as a challenging project. It significantly influences your home's curb appeal and property value. The house exterior paint and roof color can also have an impact on architectural design, enhancing the overall appearance. Additionally, this may increase your home's durability and decrease frequent maintenance.

    To achieve it all, it's important to consider some factors like climate change, materials, architectural design, and the houses in your surrounding area. So, in this blog, we have discussed how to choose your own exterior paint and roof color, some factors, and several color combinations.

    Factors for Choosing Exterior and Roof Paint Combinations

    Here are some important factors to consider when selecting house exterior paint roof color combinations.

    Climate - Light colors tend to reflect heat and are suitable for warmer regions. Darker shades, on the other hand, absorb heat and are suitable for colder regions.

    Surrounding areas - Consider the nearby house style to blend in perfectly. This will help the house stand out if you also add some of your own color choices.

    Materials - Some roofing materials, such as asphalt, metal, and shingles, affect color combinations. Additionally, house siding like brick, wood, and stucco also influence color choice.

    Architectural design - Modern houses appear aesthetically pleasing with bold and conventional color palettes. On the other hand, traditional houses look best with classic color combinations.

    How to Choose Exterior Paint and Roof Color Combinations?

    Choosing your own color combination is important to enhance curb appeal and overall aesthetics. Here are some methods for it:

    Here is a list of some of the best exterior paint and roof color combinations.

    Blue Exterior With Gray Roof

    Blue Exterior With Gray Roof
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    A perfect choice to add a pop color to your home.

    • Blue comes in several shades and works like a neutral with gray undertones.

    • Pick a shade of blue with gray undertones and tie it all together with a dark or light gray roof.

    • This will give a cohesive look and enhance curb appeal.

    Dark Blue Exterior With Black Roof

    Dark Blue Exterior With Black Roof
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    Dark blue is a bold and modern color that suits with black roof, and even goes well with white trim and wood accents.

    • Pick dark siding colors and a black roof together.

    • This will help to create a seamless appearance.

    • Add white or wood trim to add a pop of curb appeal.

    Green Exterior With Brown Shingles

    Green Exterior With Brown Shingles
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    Adding a green exterior with brown shingles is the perfect way to incorporate green tones, which represent the color of nature, into your home's exterior.

    • Pair a brown roof with green siding to elevate your house's overall appearance.

    • A pop of nature never goes obsolete, so green colors, which represent nature, will undoubtedly suit brown hues.

    • You can pick a green paint color in a warm shade with brown shingles to create a cozy and welcoming ambiance.

    White Exterior With Gray Shingles

    White Exterior With Gray Shingles
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    A white exterior paint looks good on a classical colonial-style house with black shutters and a dark-colored roof.

    • Pair a softer palette like white siding with gray shingles, which can help to create a less sharp contrast.

    • Additionally, cooler shades of white work well with dove gray shingles.

    Gray Exterior With Black Shingles

    Gray Exterior With Black Shingles
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    Gray exterior paint is a perfect choice for neutral enthusiasts. It will give the exterior a classic look when combined with a black roof.

    • Pair it with a black or other dark roof color to add some striking contrast and visual depth.

    • This will surely increase your house's curb appeal and add value to it.

    Pink Exterior With Gray Roof

    Pink Exterior With Gray Roof
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    A beautiful pink shade will turn the heads of your visitors. It's an aesthetically pleasing choice that will escalate the house's curb appeal.

    • Pick a cool pastel pink and pair it with a gray roof, which can help to create a neutral and seamless look.

    • The pink siding will almost act like a neutral style while still giving an old-fashioned charm.

    Beige Exterior With Brown Roof

    Beige Exterior With Brown Roof
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    This is a beautiful combination to provide a soothing and earthy feeling.

    • Pick a warm and inviting color like beige that is both neutral and versatile.

    • Pair the beige exterior with a brown roof that will present a natural and earthy aesthetic.

    • This is an ideal choice for Ranch, Mediterranean, and Craftsman-style houses.

    Charcoal Exterior With Red Roof

    Charcoal Exterior With Red Roof
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    A perfect combination to achieve a modern and elegant look.

    • Pick charcoal gray exterior paint to create a sleek and modern backdrop.

    • Pair it with a red roof. This will add a pop of color and energy, forming an attractive and broad style look.

    • An ideal choice for modern, industrial, and eclectic-style houses.

    Olive Green Exterior With a Tan Roof

    Olive Green Exterior With a Tan Roof
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    A combination of olive paint for the exterior and tan roof creates a natural and earthy look.

    • Pick an olive green exterior paint that blends perfectly with natural surroundings.

    • Pair it with a tan roof that contrasts well and creates a seamless and earthy palette.

    • A suitable choice for Craftsman, Cottage, and Rustic-style houses.

    Light Blue Exterior With White Roof

    Light Blue Exterior With White Roof
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    A combination of light blue exterior and white roof evokes tranquility and a relaxing charm.

    • Pick a light blue exterior paint that evokes a peaceful look and adds a coastal charm to the home.

    • Pair it with a white roof that provides a clean and bright contrast, and also  reflects the sun and keeps the house cool.

    • A suitable choice for beach, nautical, and Cape Cod-style houses.

    Red Exterior With Gray Roof

    Red Exterior With Gray Roof
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    Red exterior paint with gray roof blends perfectly with the attention of the visitors to its historical charm and elegance.

    • Pick a red exterior paint that provides a warm and cozy feeling.

    • Pair it with a gray roof to add an edge of sophistication, which also balances the bold red color.

    • An ideal choice for colonial, farmhouse, and barn-style houses.

    Final Words

    The combination of the exterior house and the roof color leaves the first visual impression on people. Hence, homeowners often select colors considering multiple factors: climate, house colors in the surrounding homes, etc Though there are various color combinations to choose from, you can create your own color preferences.

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