Dark grey roof colours can make a bold statement and are a popular way to top of your home’s facade in 2022 and beyond.
Depending on your property’s colour scheme, a dark grey roof can work to complement it or offer an eye-catching contrast.
The colour grey can have negative connotations, yet when it comes to home exteriors and roofs, it is a timeless neutral that works incredibly well with a range of house styles.
Below we talk more about the colour grey and its meaning, and the surge in popularity for the darker grey roofs.
The Colour Grey and its Meaning
Grey is a neutral that lets other colours shine. However, it is often seen in a negative light – especially the darker shades – and can be described as boring, bland, emotionless, deary, gloomy or even depressing.
On the other hand, grey is a conservative colour that’s said to be timeless, subdued, sophisticated, calming, refined, and some in the design world even considered it to be the epitome of understated style.
Globalcote Dark Grey Roof Colours
Globalcote is proud to be a Brisbane roof coatings manufacturer.
Many homeowners are choosing lighter shades for their exterior walls and opting for a complementary darker grey to crown their pride and joy.
Grey is also very versatile and suits many house styles including on-trend styles like Hamptons homes and Modern Farmhouses, as well as the more traditional styles like Queenslander homes and cottages.
- Slate Grey
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 29.9 %
- Elastacote – 10.2 %
- Iron Grey
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 28.5 %
- Elastacote – 8.8 %
- Tribute
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 26.9 %
- Elastacote – 7.3 %
- Graphite
- Total solar reflectance:
- Infracote – 25.4 %
- Elastacote – 6.0 %
EXPERT TIP: It’s important to note that while dark grey can accompany a home with a light exterior colour scheme perfectly, these darker shades do not reflect the sun’s radiation away from a home’s roof surface as well as lighter roof colours in our Infracote range.
Learn more about total solar reflectance here.
Grey Roof House Colour Schemes
Your home can ooze street appeal if the right exterior colour scheme is selected, and when it comes to a dark grey roof there are quite a few alternatives.
- White – Homes with white exterior walls and dark grey roofs offer effortless style and timeless appeal.
- Light grey – A light grey exterior and dark grey roof is also a popular combination and many homeowners will opt to paint trim, shutters or other features white to ensure they stand out.
- Dark grey – A dark grey home with a dark grey roof is a colour scheme seen often overseas in colder climates. Yet many Australians try to emulate this look which suits modern abodes, Scandi-style properties and farmhouses.
Click here if you’d like more inspiration for your roof and gutter colour combination.
Do you have any questions or would you like to find out more about our Australian-made roof membranes? Contact the Globalcote team on 1300 928 826 or send us a message here.
Globalcote is fast becoming a leader in the manufacture of specialty acrylic exterior coatings. We have an extensive product range available is a wide variety of colours.
Our product range includes roof membranes (some with heat reflective properties), primers and sealers, surface treatments, interior/exterior house paint and pool paints.
We have an enviable reputation trusted amongst professional tradespeople and paint retailers Australia wide and supply a wide network of retail stores throughout Australia.
For an Australian owned and operated company thinking globally and acting locally, call Globalcote on 1300 928 826.
