Blue Houses With Grey Roofs

The hue is a great complement to stonework and wood trim.

Blue houses with grey roofs. I m surprised not more houses opt for a blue exterior. For a roof with shingles in a cool color like black or slate gray select a cool color of siding such as blue gray or green. By contrast darker color can make a tall roof seem less overwhelming. See more ideas about blue roof house exterior house colors.

Some reliable color combinations include the following. Light colors have a tremendous impact on the look of your entire home. Gray black darker shades of brown and some softer shades of green think celadon or grayish green can all look lovely with a red brick or similar home. James hardie s colorplus palette can help you find the right siding color to match a roof in both a warm or cool shade.

Although sky blue powder blue and other shades of blue will match grey shingles grey blues really are striking when paired with grey shingles. It is also important to know that dark vs. The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing. Dark gray or black shingles capping white gray yellow and blue homes.

The blue and gray combination is especially attractive on a cottage style home since parts of the roof are angular and will directly contrast with the front and side of the home easily displaying the two colors. Black a contrasting shade of gray white green or blue can all pair nicely with a gray brick or painted house. A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination. Now designers are combining the two for blue gray tones that result in a welcoming color choice for home exteriors.

And brown shingles or earth tone blends crowning green brown cream and tan exteriors. Now here s the blending principle. The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing. Pastel or sky blue makes an attractive house color when the roof is a dark or medium gray.

A brown gray or black roof topping yellow green and red homes. Having a lighter color roof will make your house appear taller and may be a great option if your home has a low roof or if it has a shallow pitch. I like the look as long as it s a good blue for exteriors. The hint of grey in the blue paint matches the color of the house to the roof.

Jun 20 2017 explore carol lattier s board blue roof on pinterest.