We view the multiple shades and colors in the shingle as a strong positive because of the 3 dimensionality and fullness it gives to the shingle which helps create more contrast between the exterior brick walls of the house and the roof.
Roof shingle colors for red brick house.
I might recommend choosing a roof color that is dark and neutral such as black sable or contrasting and cool such as pacific wave.
If your bricks are multi colored stay with a more continuous roofing color to avoid a chaotic look.
This barkwood roofing shingle is a nice shade of gray mixed with brown.
I think both roofing shingle colors look great with red brick but also complement a variety of other exterior colors if you choose to change the red brick or clay colored siding someday.
Slate wood metal and clay.
The red tones of most brick homes go well with darker browns blacks and grays.
The roofing product colors you see are as accurate as technology allows.
Painted items such as shutters doors and even siding can always be changed so owners of brick homes should first consider the color of the brick when picking roofing.
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.
However darker roofs still look better with red brick so i wouldn t go too light.
With a light red brick house you can get away with a lighter shade of roof color.
Suggested shingle colors for red brick houses.
The roof makes up about 40 of the visible exterior of your home depending on the style of the house so choosing the right shingle colors and roofing materials means that when you make your choice you are also deciding on the type of first impression you want to make with your home and even bigger decisions like the resale value of the property.
The most popular colors of roof shingles are shades of black brown gray and red.
Dark brown black grey green.
Today variations of black brown gray and red roof colors are available in a variety of different roofing materials.
These popular shingle colors stem from the materials that builders have been using for centuries.
Shown are iko royal estate premium designer shingles in shadow slate.