Avoid choosing a roof color that clashes with the brick or matches the tone.
Roof colors to match red brick.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.
For example if your re siding a home but not changing the roof.
To accurately judge your shingle and color choice we recommend that you view it on an actual roof with a pitch similar to your own roof prior to making your final.
Initially we thought of sticking with the architectural asphalt shingles that are currently on our roof but are now also considering metal shingles as an option.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
We are interested in going with a darker reddish color brick red colonial red etc to match our newer entry doors which are a dark red color.
The roofing product colors you see are as accurate as technology allows.
We suggest that you view a roofing display or several shingles to get a better idea of the actual color.
Your roof color and brick should have a clear separation.
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Here are some other things to consider when picking a color that goes with red brick.
2 select cooler hues or gray in the roof color blend if the cast of the brick is gray on the home.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
Matching brick with roofing colors 1 if the cast is tan gold or brown then the roof will look better in a warm color or a blend of tiles that includes the cast color.
Gray on the roof can enhance the appearance of bricks.
If your roof is already a color.
There are lots of ways to get ideas and of course there are some standard or classic combinations that you should consider such as a black or gray roof with a white house or a black or slate gray roof with a red brick house color combination.
Then the colors you pick will need to match the roof color as well as the brick.
If you re sick of red brick and clay colored siding then don t try to coordinate the rest of your exterior design with something you dislike.
Now here s the blending principle.
I don t mean to yell it s just that i see so many examples.