The Power of Gray
From steely gray ties on men to naturally graying hair on women, “going gray” is the newest way for people to express themselves. Identified as a “commanding color” that signifies stability, elegance and dependability, gray is the new power color for 2015.
At DaVinci Roofscapes, 14 shades of gray are offered as options for the company’s imitation slate and synthetic shake roofing tiles. The company’s newest color, Smokey Gray, is the darkest shade of gray available from the company and reflects a deep, rich blackish gray reminiscent of real slate. The dark charcoal color gray can be combined with softer gray tones on a roof, such as Light Weathered Gray, Medium Light Chesapeake or Slate Gray, to create unique roofing profiles.
“When you look at a home’s exterior it’s completely acceptable to ‘go gray gracefully’ with different shades of natural stone, flint and granite on the roof,” says color trends forecaster Kate Smith with Sensational Color. “A gray fake slate or composite shake roof offers exceptional versatility to the home exterior because the different grays in the roofing tiles complement almost any color siding or exterior accents.
“A gray luxury roof has a stately, refined look without being dull. And, a blend of grays is a wise choice that will live up well over the years and allow a homeowner to change out the colors of their siding, trim or main entry door. The universality of a multi-hued gray composite slate roof means it will look just as regal in 50 years as it does the day it’s installed.”
Visit the free DaVinci Color Design Program tool to create your own custom color blend using DaVinci’s 50 standard colors.
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