I agree a bit darker color would be nice. Without seeing color samples, I like something similar to this shade of gray.

I agree on the darker too. The roof color you have now, is not dark enough. I looked up Pewter certaineed landmark shingles, and while it is much better than what you have, I think one shade darker would actually look better.

Interesting, am I going dark enough? I can post a photo of the samples tomorrow. Pewterwood looks about one shade from the darkest color.

Thanks for the positive comment about certainteed, the house is in a remote location so I'm happy to find a roofer and am running with suggestions re brand. Also it is in a windy coastal location, so although different from yours I hope this level of the brand is also good in high winds.

Here is a photo of the shingle samples.

The pewterwood is the main shingle on the sample and in tiny letters you can see the Georgetown gray option (2nd row from top far left) The two other samples that are even darker are the Moire Black and Charcoal black (they are two 'black' options that are basically stacked on top of each other.

I was going to suggest either Charcoal Black or Moire Black for your house. They both look quite a bit lighter when you see a bigger sample board. See if your roofer can show you a bigger piece. When we looked at samples I thought Charcoal Black and Moire Black were the only two dark gray/black options that were truly neutral. The others had flecks of other colors and I’m not sure you want to limit future color schemes on the rest of your house until it‘s time for another new roof.

My choice would be no darker than Pewterwood. Dark roofs can sometimes look too severe and pull focus to the roof. As SapphireStitch suggested, see if you can check larger samples. I also agree being cautious regarding "flecks of other colors."

Well I've got sample photos. I'm between the Pewterwood and Moire Black - Landmark (regular). I've now learned that depending on if we went with pro, vs. regular, etc there are probably some color variations but I haven't been able to see Landmark Pro samples. I expect I'll stick with the reg. Landmark since that is what i was quoted on and so far I haven't seen Pro samples. I am doing all of this remotely and running to a local dealer for samples.

What I'm also realizing (when did I ever think about shingles this much?) is that in the sun vs. shade the color is pretty different (perhaps obvious to others). From left to right - Landmark Charcoal, Georgetown Gray, Pewterwood and Moire Black. On my computer the contrast doesn't look right (I felt the sun photo was all lighter). I like the Moire black in the sun better and the Pewterwood in the shade better. I am now leaning towards Pewterwood as the safe choice - darker (I think) than what we have, I think that is the right direction for me, but as chloebud noted the house is a box with a lot of roof and I don't want the roof to be too 'heavy' looking. But as SapphireStitch I may need to take the chance that the Pewterwood will be dark enough, right now the Moire feels a tad on the dark side, but I don't know if it may really read lighter than the sample when up on the roof.

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Shade

I would go with the middle 2. But leaning toward the third from the left.

That's quite a difference. In the sun I like the far right sample. For shade I like the two middle ones but leaning toward second from left.

I like the two on the right. the middle-left looks too brown. I like the far left too, but you said you didn't want black.

Do you have more shade or sun?

For me, a definite no to the far left and far right in the shade. Way too dark/black but I understand how computer screens can vary.

I wanted to thank everyone for their generous time for input. We decided to go with the Moire black - one shade darker than the Pewterwood. It was close, but in the end I plan on keeping the house white and I think I can get away with a dark roof - I have moments of cold feet since the Moire roof in photos has looked really dark, but I do love the bold look of the white houses with dark roofs (Studio McGee did one I just keep gazing at) so I thought why not. - Thanks, I know more next week when one section of the roof is complete.

Congratulations. Post a picture when you have it all completed.

Aww. I wanted to see a pic too. 💁🏼‍♀️

I ordered Pewterwood Pro. It’s not here yet...so I’m just a wreck. I love to see what others are doing.

I know this is a super old conversation, but curious if you are happy with your decision. We are building a white house and are choosing between the same two shingles.

How’d it turn out? Would love to see!