Color Palettes

What color house goes with a black roof?

A black roof is the most versatile: white, gray, greige, blue and green siding all work. Bright white siding with a black roof gives the popular modern farmhouse look, while mid-tones feel more traditional.

Black roof: typical tones

Approximate colors of the material, to compare with paint swatches.

Onyx black shingle#2A2A2B
Charcoal black#3A3B3C
Black metal roof#222324
Weathered black#4A4A49

Best wall colors

Real paint colors from Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore and Behr. Tap one for its codes and closest matches.

Pure White SW 7005Sherwin-Williams · #EDECE6 · LRV 84The classic modern farmhouse pick: balanced white siding against a black roof and black windows.Simply White OC-117Benjamin Moore · #F6F6ED · LRV 89.52A bright white with slight warmth that keeps black-and-white exteriors from looking harsh.Agreeable Gray SW 7029Sherwin-Williams · #D1CBC1 · LRV 60A light warm greige that softens the contrast with a black roof while staying fresh.Edgecomb Gray HC-173Benjamin Moore · #D9D3C4 · LRV 63.09A light warm greige-beige for traditional homes with a black roof and white trim.Hale Navy HC-154Benjamin Moore · #434B56 · LRV 8.36Navy siding under a black roof feels rich and coastal; add white trim for definition.Pewter Green SW 6208Sherwin-Williams · #5E6259 · LRV 12A deep gray-green that looks sophisticated with a black roof and natural wood accents.Kendall Charcoal HC-166Benjamin Moore · #676662 · LRV 14.61For a moody, modern exterior, dark charcoal siding with a black roof and cedar accents.Polar Bear 75Behr · #F5F4EC · LRV 90A milky white from Behr with a faint warmth, budget-friendly for high-contrast farmhouse siding.

Accent colors

Cedar#A86B3FWarm wood soffits, posts or doors soften black-and-white.
Black windowsTricorn Black SW 6258 · #2F2F30Black frames repeat the roof for a cohesive look.Blue doorAdmiral Blue M520-7 · #3E5B7DA clear navy door adds color to a neutral facade.
Stone base#8E8579Gray stone ties siding to a dark roof.

3 color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Modern farmhouse

White siding, black roof and windows, cedar accents.

Coastal navy

Navy siding with white trim under a black roof.

Moody modern

Dark siding with wood and a soft white for contrast.

What to avoid

Tips by room

Siding

Almost anything works; decide between high contrast (white) or tonal (charcoal, navy, green). Test in full sun.

Trim

Black trim with white siding gives a modern look; white trim with dark siding keeps it traditional.

Windows

Black window frames repeat the roof and make white or greige siding look intentional.

Front door

Use wood stain, navy, red or a bold color. A black roof leaves room for the door to stand out.

Frequently asked questions

What color house looks best with a black roof?

White and soft white siding is the most popular for a modern farmhouse look. Gray, greige, navy and deep green also work well.

Does a black roof go with a gray house?

Yes. Light to mid grays look crisp with a black roof. Add white trim so the facade has definition.

Should trim be black or white with a black roof?

Black trim with white siding feels modern; white trim feels classic and works with darker siding.

Does a black roof make a house hotter?

It absorbs more heat than lighter roofs, so attics can get warmer. Good ventilation and lighter siding help in sunny climates.

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