Exterior Color and Material Visualizer

How to use the exterior color visualizer

The exterior color visualizer is a quick way to rule combinations in or out before you order samples. Start with the roof, try two or three siding colors against it, then adjust trim and gutters. When one works, send it with the form and we will bring physical samples of those products, or compare looks first on the materials guide.

Choosing exterior colors that work together

A house reads as three layers from the street: the roof, the main wall color, and the accent lines of trim and gutters. Pick the roof first. It is the largest single surface, the most expensive to change, and it should still look right with the next siding color you choose in fifteen years. Neutral roofs in charcoal, weathered wood or pewter give you the most room later.

Next, set the contrast. Light siding with dark trim feels crisp and modern; matching trim and siding feel quieter and more traditional. Gutters usually disappear best when they match the trim or the fascia behind them, unless you want them to be a deliberate accent such as black on a white farmhouse.

Check the rules before you fall in love

Many townhome associations and some historic districts limit colors and materials. Ask for the approved list first and use it to narrow your choices here. If you send us the list, we will only quote compliant products.

Then see it in real light

Screens shift colors, and so does the sun. A shingle that looks gray at noon can look brown at dusk and almost blue under an overcast sky. Hold physical samples against your existing brick or stone, look at them from the curb at different times of day, and compare them to the neighbors’ homes, since your house will always be seen in context. When you are ready, use the form to request samples of your combination.