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#B9BBBC · gray · cool blue undertone
Malarkey · Vista AR

Malarkey Vista AR Silverwood Shingles

A confident, anchored gray that reads black in shade and slate in sun.

Wind 130 mph
Warranty Lifetime
Per square $132
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Independent product summary. Warranty terms and installed price vary by contractor and region.

The numbers, plainly.

Every figure a contractor or an insurer will ask about, with the standard it is measured against.

Type
Asphalt
Fiberglass-mat, granule-coated, dimensional architectural shingle
Grade
Architectural
Laminated profile with dimensional shadow line
Warranty
Lifetime
Manufacturer limited; transferable terms vary
Wind rating
130 mph
ASTM D7158 / D3161 standard
Hail / impact
Not rated
UL 2218 impact rating not claimed on the manufacturer warranty card.
Fire rating
Class A
ASTM E108 / UL 790
Weight per square
230 lbs
Standard architectural asphalt
Algae resistance
Algae-resistant granules
Algae-resistance package included
Manufacturer
Malarkey
Portland, OR · made in the USA

What you're looking at.

The granule tones the blend is built from, how the colour is classified, and how it behaves on a roof.

Granule 01 Base tone #B9BBBC
Granule 02 Lighter granule #C7C9CA
Granule 03 Lighter granule #D8D9DA
Hex
#B9BBBC
Family
Gray
Undertone
Cool blue
Best in
Daylight
How it shifts

Silverwood is the kind of gray you choose when you want the roof to recede and the rest of the house to lead. Not quite black, not quite slate. It is a confident, anchored color that absorbs the eye instead of bouncing it. On a south-facing Florida elevation it reads cool and slightly blue. On a north-facing roof in shade it pulls toward true black.

The profile

The shingle profile carries a deep shadow line that emphasizes the gray tone in midday light. At dusk the whole roof becomes one quiet plane that frames the rest of the house instead of competing with it.

Where it belongs

Pairs cleanly with white, cream, navy, sage, and warm terra-cotta sidings. Almost any house color works underneath it.

Compare with Silver Birch

Real installs, real homes.

Photos from manufacturers and Florida roofers who installed Vista AR Silverwood. No staging, no flattering filters.

Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install
Florida home with Vista AR Silverwood roof
Manufacturer install

Silverwood pairs well with.

We do not yet have full-render combination pages for this color family.

Crisp neutral Antique White Warm neutral Soft Cream Earthy modern Sage Green Bold tonal Deep Navy Warm contrast Terra Cotta

Other gray shingles, side by side.

Cross-brand similarity computed by redmean RGB distance. Lower distance equals closer perceived match.

CertainTeed · Landmark Silver Birch Redmean Δ 60.4 CertainTeed · Landmark Pro Silver Birch Redmean Δ 60.4 CertainTeed · Northgate Climateflex Silver Birch Redmean Δ 69.8 IKO · Cambridge Dove White Redmean Δ 73.1

What it actually costs.

Materials-per-square pulled from retailer scrape (Lowe's/Home Depot Florida zips).

Per square (materials)
$132–$152

Home Depot / Lowe's retail snapshot, three bundles per square.

Typical 30-square home
$3,960–$4,560

Materials only. Underlayment, starter strip, and ridge cap not included.

Installed in Florida
$11k–$20k

Full re-roof including tear-off, decking inspection, install, and disposal. Range varies by pitch, square count, and accessibility.

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About Silverwood.

Questions homeowners ask before they commit. Answered without sales spin.

A confident, slightly cool dark gray. It reads close to black in shade and as a clean slate in direct sunlight. The granule blend has a faint cool undertone that keeps it from looking flat. On a Florida elevation with strong overhead light, expect the surface to brighten visibly compared to a cloudy day.

Minimally. Malarkey's ceramic granule coating is engineered to hold color for 25 plus years in Florida UV. Expect a barely-visible shift toward a slightly warmer tone over the first 5 years, then stability. The full warranty covers premature fading. Source: Malarkey product warranty card and NRCA Asphalt Shingle Manual.

In direct overhead sun it brightens to a clear charcoal with visible dimensional shadow lines. On cloudy days it reads almost black and recedes visually, which flatters most siding colors underneath. At sunset the granule blend shows its warmth.

Slightly, compared to a white or light-gray roof. In Florida, a mid-dark roof adds approximately 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit to attic temperatures during peak summer. Proper attic ventilation and a modern radiant barrier reduce the actual cooling-load impact to less than 20 dollars per month in most homes.

Very similar in daylight. The gray-family SKUs across Malarkey, GAF, CertainTeed, IKO, and Owens Corning sit within a small tonal window. Subtle differences in granule blend (some lean cool blue, others lean warm slate) become visible only side by side. Use the Compare tab to see direct hex deltas.

Generally yes. Malarkey's algae-resistance package uses copper- or zinc-infused granules that inhibit the most common Florida algae strain (Gloeocapsa magma). Expect clean performance for the warranty window with normal cleaning; in heavy-shade or low-airflow installations occasional soft-wash maintenance helps. Source: NRCA Algae Discoloration field guidance.

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