What are the most popular roof shingles colors in 2022? What about the most acclaimed color combinations? In the following post, Roofer’s Guild examines all of your options for the new year.
1) Natural Tones
The most popular roof shingles among homeowners looking to save a little money were natural tones like tan, khaki, beige and light brown. One of the reasons for the soaring popularity of these kinds of colors is savings. In addition, lighter colors reflect more UV light off your roof and away from your home or place of business.
That means your home will remain cooler naturally since the roof isn’t absorbing so much heat from sunlight. Natural tones also work well if your house has a light, natural color. A slightly darker natural tone of shingle is a popular choice for homes painted off-white, beige, or light tan.
Natural toned shingles also work very well in dry or hot desert climates. They tend not to clash with their surroundings and offer an easy, neutral tone to work around. Some people start their outside remodeling jobs with tan-colored shingles and work around that – deciding on paint, siding, and fascia later.
Natural tones are a safe bet and can be a good starting point if you aren’t sure which direction you want to go with your new home construction or remodel.
2) Light Green
The thing with light green shingles is that they don’t look as stark as you would imagine. Some of them only look green in certain lights and at certain angles. Light green colors like forest green and moss green are becoming popular choices because they add a unique yet elegant air to your home or place of business.
Plus, the lighter green colors almost look gray in a particular light.
People have been using light green shingles in many ways as of late. They accent red homes with them, add more color to their home, and use them to perfectly contrast siding and fascia. While light green will not be as reflective as a tan or beige color, it will be more reflective than your standard gray or black shingles.
Light green shingles add a unique look to homes and businesses. In addition, manufacturers are coming out with new, exciting hues daily. As a result, many people have flocked to this shingle color.
3) Light Blue
Light blue colors like sky blue and even a blend of blue and green can instantly beautify your home or commercial property. It adds an almost whimsical flair but without being too flashy. For example, if you have a brown or tan house, light blue shingles can add an instant contrast that will brighten up the colors of your home.
Light blue shingles also work well with gray-painted siding or if your home’s fascia is solid white. It adds an instant charm and almost a welcoming feel to the property.
Shingle and Siding Color Combinations
It’s great to know what shingle colors are trending in 2022, whether you are a homeowner, roofing contractor, or both. As a contractor, you want to have a ready supply of the most in-demand shingles for your customers. As a homeowner, you want to know what the best options available to you are. However, knowing the roof shingles colors most popular in 2022 will be only half the battle.
The aesthetic appeal of any roof depends mainly on the siding and fascia. The shingles could add a handsome contrast or clash with the siding if you don’t choose carefully. When choosing a shingle color for your roof, you also have to carefully consider the color of your siding or what color you have in mind for your siding.
To help, we have rounded up some of the most popular and attractive siding and shingle color combinations for 2022:
- White Goes with Almost Anything: If your siding is solid white, you have many options at your disposal. What will be more important isdeciding what colors your fascia, doors, and trim will be. With white siding, a dark blue shingle color works well. You can also starkly contrast white siding with a dark gray or black shingle option. In this scenario, it would be best to match the fascia and trim with the color of the shingles. The only colors that don’t work well with white siding are tans and reds. It’s just an odd combination that very few buildings can pull off.
- Gray and Darker Gray:This one isn’t necessarily exclusive to 2022 because it seems that this combination never goes out of style. If your siding is gray, you can’t go wrong with matching it with a darker gray roof. Even black shingles can work very well with gray siding or a gray-painted house. Pretty much the only thing you have to make sure of is that the shingles are darker than the siding. It doesn’t have to be like night and day; be sure that the shingle hue is slightly darker, and you will get a clean, classic look.
- Blue and Black: The blue siding and black shingle combination is becoming very popular because of the clean contrast. We have even seen houses that throw in a red or white front door with this combination to great success. This color combination adds a modern flair to your home without clashing. We have even seen brown-hued shingles work very well on blue homes if you’re looking for more of a rustic cottage vibe.
- Beige and Brown: If you have a beige home or commercial building, pairing it with brown shingles is a very safe bet. While this color combination won’t break any new ground, it will surely provide your property with a clean and timeless look. It works a lot like the gray combination: you have to make sure that your brown shingles are a darker hue than your beige siding. Again, this combination works well in drier climates but can be used effectively pretty much anywhere.
Bonus Tips
There’s more to a beautiful home than choosing the right shingle and siding colors. But, no matter what year it is, some general rules of thumb of house colors will always steer you in the right direction. So here are some bonus tips when color-coding your home:
- White Fascia is Never a Bad Idea: White is the most contrasting color of all. The only time it’s not a good idea to use white soffits and fascia is if the entire house is white. White soffits and fascia work well with any home and shingle color.
- When Dark Shingles are Appropriate: Darker shingles are best used in multi-level homes. These homes tend to have a more dynamic roof design; the dark colors can call attention to these design elements and give them more depth.
- When Light Shingles are Appropriate: People tend to love the look of light shingles on single-story ranch-style homes. It gives the property a more homey feel. Besides, using dark shingles on these homes may call too much attention to the roof and overtake the house itself.
Modern Roof Colors for Shingles
Gone are the days of drab, gray shingles. Today, manufacturers are giving consumers more choices than they ever had before. However, the dilemma has always been this: asphalt shingles are economical and reliable but never really offer aesthetic appeal.
The good news is that asphalt shingles are still economical and reliable. The even better news is that they now come in various colors and styles. So today, homeowners realize that their asphalt shingling can contribute to the curbside appeal of their homes.
