Metal Roof Color Visualizer Tool

Choosing a metal roofing color that complements the overall design of your house can be difficult. Our goal is to provide you with all of the tools that you need to simplify this process. Check out our metal roofing color simulator, interactive color charts, design guides, blogs, and videos. Buy manufacturer direct and save.

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What Is The Best Color For A Metal Roof?

How Can A Metal Roofing Color Visualizer Help You?

The color of your metal roof should complement the architectural features of your house. It should blend in and make a statement, but not look out of place. It's important to choose wisely because once your roof is installed changing the color is not an option.

Metal roofing color simulators will allow you to experiment with different color combinations. You will see exactly how the colors and architectural features of your house interact with each other. It's an excellent tool that will help you pick the best metal roofing color for your house.

Tips For Choosing A Metal Roofing Color

1. Start with the color of your stucco and look at our color charts.
2. Select the different color categories from the drop down menu. Briefly glance at the available colors within each category. We have colors that you will not find anywhere else and you may discover a color that you wouldn't have considered otherwise.
3. When you have a general idea of the colors that you like, open the metal roofing color visualizer. Select your stucco color and some of your selections from the metal roofing color charts. You can even view 3D images of these colors.
4. Narrow down your selections to your top 3. Request free metal samples of those colors.
5. Compare the metal samples to the stucco color and the main architectural features of the property.
6. Look at the samples in different lighting conditions. The colors will look different when viewed inside versus outside on a sunny day.

Relying on a color chart alone provides you with an incomplete idea of how these colors will look on your home. Online color charts are never accurate and monitor settings vary. Following the process above will give you an excellent idea of which metal roofing color will look best on your house.

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Standard Colors (PVDF)

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• Regal Blue
• Slate Blue
• Regal Red
• Colonial Red
• Terra Cotta
• Classic Green
• Dark Bronze
• Medium Bronze
• Mansard Brown
• Burnished Slate
• Zinc Metallic
• Charcoal Gray
• Slate Gray
• Ash Gray
• Copper Penny
• Desert Tan
• Sandstone
• Almond
• Bone White
• Regal White

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Matte Colors

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• Matte Regal White
• Matte Sandstone
• Matte Desert Tan
• Matte Slate Gray
• Matte Musket Gray
• Matte Zinc Metallic
• Matte Patina
• Matte Charcoal Gray
• Matte Burnished Slate
• Matte Mansard Brown
• Matte Medium Bronze
• Matte Dark Bronze
• Matte Midnight Black
• Matte Black
• Matte Classic Green
• Matte Colonial Red

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SMP Paint Finish

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• Polar White
• Light Stone
• Sahara Tan
• Desert Beige
• Light Gray
• Steel Gray
• Koko Brown
• Emerald Green
• Country Red
• Antique Rustic®

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Special Order Colors (500 Sq. Ft. Minimum)

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• Solar White
• Stone White
• Surrey Beige
• Sierra Tan
• Dove Gray
• Aged Patina
• Sage Green
• Hemlock Green
• Hartford Green
• Evergreen
• Burgundy
• Silver Metallic
• Champagne
• Pre-Weathered Galvalume

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Additional Finishes

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• Galvalume®/ Zincalume®
• Galvanized G90
• A606-4 (aka Corten®)
• Bare Cold Rolled
• Bonderized
• Rezibond®
• Copper
• Stainless Steel

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Black Colors

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• Black Zinc Matte®
• Matte Black
• Matte Midnight Black
• Dark Bronze
• Matte Dark Bronze
• Medium Bronze
• Blackened Steel Matte®
• Speckled Blackened Rust®
• Streaked Blackened Rust®
• Blackened Copper®
• Vintage®
• Burnt Wood®

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Copper Colors

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• Streaked Copper®
• Speckled Copper®
• Streaked Blue Copper®
• Speckled Blue Copper®
• Copper Patina®
• Green Copper®
• Aged Copper®
• Blackened Copper®
• Burnished Slate®
• Weathered Metallic®
• Copper Penny®

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Gray Colors

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• Burnished Slate
• Charcoal Gray
• Patina
• Slate Gray
• Dove Gray
• Zinc Metallic
• Ash Gray
• Matte Burnished Slate
• Matte Charcoal Gray
• Matte Patina
• Matte Zinc Metallic
• Matte Musket Gray
• Matte Slate Gray
• Vintage®
• Black Zinc Matte®
• Gray Zinc Matte
• Galv-Ten Robust®
• Zinc Patina
• Bonderized

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Metal That Looks Like Wood

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• Burnt Wood®
• Distressed Wood®
• Walnut Wood®

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Rusted Colors

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• Streaked Rust®
• Speckled Rust®
• Fresh Rust®
• Corten AZP Raw®
• Weathered Rustic®
• Weathered Metallic®
• Iron Rust®
• Antique Rustic®
• Reclaimed Metal Rust®
• Streaked Galvanized Rust®
• Speckled Galvanized Rust®
• Blackened Copper®

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Streaked Series

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• Streaked Rust®
• Streaked Blue Copper®
• Streaked Copper®
• Streaked Blackened Rust®
• Streaked Galvanized Rust®

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Concealed And Exposed Fastener Metal Roofing Panels

Types Of Painted Metal Roofing Panels

Standing Seam Roofing

There are 3 types of standing seam metal roofing panels. Standing seam is more weather-tight and expensive when compared to exposed fastener panels.

• Mechanically Seamed
• Snap Lock With Concealed Fasteners And Clips
• Nail Strip or Nail Flange

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7/8" Corrugated

7/8" corrugated has deep wavy corrugations that are both vintage and modern looking. It's easy to install, structurally strong, and incredibly impact resistant.

• Metal Roofing or Metal Siding
• Gauges: 20, 22, 24, 26
• Painted, Galvalume, Galvanized

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PBR Panels

R Panel is the nicest metal panel for the least amount of money. Looks similar to standing seam, but without the price tag.

• Metal Roofing or Metal Siding
• Gauges: 22, 24, 26
• Painted, Galvalume, Galvanized

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Western Rib® (7.2 Panel)

Western Rib is our strongest panel. It's capable of longer spans and is an excellent choice for buildings that have metal purlins. It's also a popular fencing and wall panel.

• Metal Roofing or Metal Siding
• Gauges: 20 ,22, 24, 26
• Painted, Galvalume, Galvanized

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PVDF & SMP Paint Coatings

Painted Metal Roofing In Two Types Of Paint Systems

Deciding between PVDF panels or SMP panels for your new metal roof? We’re here to help. As a manufacturer of panels with both types of paint systems, we are often asked which is better. We want you to be able to choose which panels will make the most sense for you.

PVDF panels are seen in the industry as being superior to SMP panels in both quality and performance. However, PVDF painted panels cost significantly more than SMP. The biggest decision between these two panels comes down to compromises between price and performance.

If you're struggling to make a decision, we recommend reading Best Paint For My Metal Roof Panels: SMP Paint vs. Kynar®

PVDF - Standard Colors

PVDF is our highest quality paint coating. Metal roofing that has a PVDF finish will have excellent resistance to sunlight exposure and will fade at a slower rate than other paint finishes.

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PVDF (Special Order)

If you don't find what you're looking for with our 20 standard PVDF colors then we also offer special ordered colors. These 14 colors are not in stock. They are supplied on a job by job basis. These colors cost more and have a longer lead time.

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SMP Paint Finish

SMP painted metal panels are less expensive than PVDF and are available in lighter gauges. They have less resistance to UV exposure and will fade at a greater rate. SMP makes the most sense on lighter colors or when cost savings is the top priority.

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Matte Finishes Have Less Reflectivity And Soften A Dark Color

Matte Finishes And Dark Colors

Matte finishes are flat colors that have less of a glare than your standard metal roofing colors. Matte colors have a warm, inviting look that is elegant and not as intense as a glossy finish. A matte finish can be useful when working with black because it can soften the sometimes harsh appearance that black or other dark colors might give off.A glossy black will give off a more dramatic, intense appearance than a matte black. You should choose this finish type if you want a roof with a shiny appearance. Consider the aesthetic you’re looking to achieve when choosing which type of black finish to use.

Matte Colors

The latest trend in architecture is the use of matte colors for your house or commercial project. Matte colors have a warm, inviting look that is elegant and not as intense as a glossy finish.

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Blacks, Bronzes, and Grays

Black Metal Roofing Panels Are The Latest Architectural Trend. A Matte Black Metal Roof In A Standing Seam Or Corrugated Meal Roofing Will Give Your House A Bold And Modern Look.

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Specialty Paint Prints

Finishes You've Never Seen Before®

Western States Metal Roofing is the leader in painted metal roofing products that look old and weathered. We have stunning colors that actually look like real patina’d metal. A proprietary paint process is used to paint the material multiple times. This gives the paint depth and texture. Your roof will become the focal point of your house and it will stand out from the other houses in the neighborhood.

Specialty paint finishes cost about an additional dollar per square foot when compared to a standard PVDF painted panel.

Rusted Colors

The look of an authentic rusted roof, but without the problems. It's new steel that's pre-painted to look 100 years old.

• No Rust Stains
• Arrives Looking Rusted
• Paint Warranty

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Copper Colors

Why pay for an expensive copper roof ? Metal that has been pre-painted to look like patina'd copper is a growing favorite among architects and builders.

• 1/3 The Cost Of Real Copper
• Arrives Looking Like Patinated Copper
• Paint Warranty

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Zinc Gray Colors

Why pay for expensive zinc roofing and then wait years for it to turn a dull matte gray? It's new steel that's pre-painted to look like zinc, but without the cost.

• 1/3 The Cost Of Real Zinc
• Arrives Looking Like An Old Zinc Roof
• Paint Warranty

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The Streaked Series®

It's designed specifically for 7/8" corrugated metal. The highs and the lows of the panel are painted different colors to add depth, texture, and create the true to life appearance of an aged metal.

• The Most Authentic Looking Paint Prints
• Arrives Looking Weathered
• Paint Warranty

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Blackened Steel Series®

The look of a blackened steel finish, but without any of the problems. Pre-painted metal panels that look like a blackened steel and other dark aged metals.

• You Don’t Need Corrosive Chemicals To Blacken The Steel
• Eliminates The Time And Expense Of Blackening Steel
• Arrives Looking Blackened
• Paint Warranty

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Metal Panels That Look Like Wood

T-8 PlankWall® is designed to mimic the look of real wood. There is minimal maintenance as you don't have to stain, paint, or seal metal. Save up to 75% when compared to real wood.

Available in 3 colors:

• Burnt Wood
• Distressed Wood
• Walnut Wood

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Additional Finishes

Here are some additional non painted finishes that will look gorgeous on your house or commercial building.

Real Rusted Roofing

Rusted metal roofing will arrive unrusted and will naturally develop a gorgeous orange and brown rusted finish. Just expose it to the weather and let nature do its job. No chemicals are required. It's available in Corten®/A606-4 and bare cold rolled steel.

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Real Copper

Copper is the longest lasting metal roofing and is an excellent choice if you live along the coast. It's a prestigious looking material that can last for 100 or more years.

• Roofing, Siding, And Wall Panels
• Coil And Flat Sheets

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Bonderized®

Bonderized steel is actually Galvanized G90 that has been put through a phosphate bath and has a layer of Chromate applied and dried leaving it ready to accept paint. The process produces a dull gray colored finish. It's not a paint finish and there's no warranty.

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The Metal Roofing Learning Center

It's a great resource for contractors, architects, and homeowners.

Easy to navigate learning center with videos and blogs that will answer your questions.

• Installation Videos
• Panel Comparisons
• Cost
• Much More

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All About Metal Roofing Colors

What's The Best Paint System? SMP Paint Vs. Kynar®

Deciding on a paint finish for your metal roof or wall? We compare SMP and Kynar® paint systems.

• Chemical Structure
• Fading and Chalking
• Abrasion Resistance
• Warranty
• Cost

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Paint Warranties For Metal Roofing And Siding

Wondering what a paint warranty for a metal roof or wall system actually covers? We will cover:

• What’s Covered And Not Covered
• Warranty Lengths
• Kynar Vs. SMP Paint Warranties
• Registering Your Paint Warranty

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How Long Does The Color Last On A Metal Roof?

Wondering if the color of your metal roof will fade overtime?Discover why metal roofs fade, which colors fade less, and how fade is covered under a paint warranty.

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