What is the best roof color for a white house?

White houses are the most flexible canvas in roofing because almost any roof color works. The choice sets the mood: black and charcoal give a crisp, high-contrast modern-farmhouse look; weathered wood and driftwood soften the house into something warmer and more traditional.

Deep blues, hunter greens, and slate also look striking on white when you want color without going bold on the walls. If resale is the goal, charcoal and black are the most broadly appealing.

The contrast is strong on a white house, so small differences in shingle tone show up clearly; test the finalists on a photo of your home first.