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Top 8 Colors That Complement an Orange Roof Perfectly

Looking to elevate your home’s curb appeal with an orange roof? We’ve got the top 8 colors that perfectly complement it, transforming your exterior into a harmonious and eye-catching masterpiece.

Orange clay tile roofing of a luxurious house, What Color To Paint A House With An Orange Roof

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These carefully selected hues will make your home stand out in style. Explore the perfect palette below to enhance your orange roof!

1. Yellow

Solar panels at a house roof in late summer

Yellow is an inviting color that often evokes joy and happiness. When choosing a shade of yellow for your house exterior, pale and pastel yellows will work best.

Dark or bold yellows can be overpowering and clash with the orange roof. However, it can be achieved if done correctly, as shown below:

Darker Yellow

Luxury Spanish styled two storied house and driveway panorama

A darker, more bold yellow is used here, and the look is well-done. This is likely due to the designer’s choice of white trim, which helps separate the bold yellow from the terracotta. 

2. White

Beautiful modern house

Terracotta roofs are popular in homes in European countries, and you’ll often see them paired with white or off-white exteriors.

If you’re trying to achieve a Spanish or Mediterranean look for your home, consider painting the exterior of your house white.

It can offer a stunning contrast between the roof and exterior and will look best in warmer desert-like climates. 

3. Cream

Single family small house

While we’re discussing off-white, let’s talk about the color cream!

The color cream isn’t as harsh as white and tones down the house’s overall look for a more cozy and inviting feel. To add to this, the brown trim on this house works so well with the cream and terracotta colors. 

4. Brown

New terra cotta colored home with green lawn, palm trees, lush tropical foliage

You’re probably thinking, “Brown?! With Orange?!” but brown and orange are relatively similar colors. As we mentioned earlier, most orange roofs are terracotta orange anyway which is described as orangey-brown.

Terracotta comes in various shades, and pairing your terracotta roof with a terracotta exterior can create a uniform and inviting look.

To avoid overpowering the look with terracotta, try pairing it with white or pale yellow trim to keep the two colors from clashing. 

5. Beige

Stucco home exterior against a clear blue sky near sunset

Beige is a color that can go with pretty much any other color, including orange. It allows the roof to take center stage visually but can still create an inviting overall look.

Just be sure to choose a beige with a warm undertone to complement the warmth of the orange roof. If the beige is too cool, it can look uninviting and cold. 

6. Gray

A two storey house with gray sidings and orange clay tile roofing

Gray has been a popular color choice for some time now, and if it’s still at the top of your list for paint colors, you’re in luck.

As you can see, gray can also work with an orange roof. This home also has a dark gray upper trim, showing that multiple shades of gray can work for your home. 

7. Blue

A high roof house with orange clay tile roofing and blue sidings

We’ve given you many neutral color ideas so far, but blue is also a great color choice if you’re feeling slightly more adventurous.

In the image example, light blue is used, creating a light and airy look for the home, making it look like it belongs in the middle of the countryside.

For a more modern look, a navy blue could also work. Just be sure to choose a light trim, such as white, to break up the dark colors. 

8. Green

A single storey house with green sidings and clay tile roofing

Remember how we said orange, especially terracotta, goes well with earthy colors? That includes green.

The paint color above is somewhere between green and gray, but it offers green undertones at the very least. Sage or asparagus green would also be an excellent choice for a home with an orange roof. 

Of What Materials Can An Orange Roof Be?

Traditionally, orange roofs were made of terracotta clay tiles. The clay is baked, and the orange you see is the natural color.

It would be too difficult to change the color of it, so it stuck. However, nowadays, an orange roof can also be made from shingles or metal as well.

When you speak to a roofing company, they will supply you with different options for materials and color and help you pick the best choice for your home. 

Metal

You have seen many homes with orange terracotta roofs in our previous examples, but take a look at this orange metal roof. 

A modern house with metal sidings and orange roofing

What is a good house trim color with an orange roof?

In our previous paragraphs, we gave you a couple of suggestions for trim colors, and you can scroll back up to see the image examples again.

However, we’ve got you covered if you need a more comprehensive list.

Good house trim colors for your home with an orange roof include white, grays, blues, and other neutrals such as beige and yellow. Keep in mind that the color you choose should also go well with your exterior paint color. 

Do trim and doors need to match in color?

The trim around your windows, garage, and door does not need to match the door’s color.

Unless the color white is used, homes often have doors of a different color. Let’s look at some examples.

Example 1: Door matching other features of the home

Custom single-level suburban home on a sunny summer day

Here’s an example where the trim and door do not match. Instead, the door matches the siding above the windows. Now, don’t start worrying that your door has to match some other color perfectly on your house.

You can paint your door almost any color as long as it complements the other colors in your design and you like it.

Example 2: Matching the trim in color

Small blue gray mobile home with a front and side porch with white railing

If you want to play it safe, matching your door to your trim color is the easiest way to go. This is often done with white, as you can see in the image above, but it can also be done with dark trim.

Take a look at this black door and trim! It creates a classy, modern look. 

Black front door with stone wall

Does house color affect home value?

House color is unlikely to affect your home’s value since appraisals focus on structure and functionality. However, it might impact selling chances.

Neutral colors are often used to make homes move-in ready, appealing to more buyers and fitting in with the neighborhood.

Studies have shown that repainting your exterior before selling only offers a 55% return on investment, making it one of the least recommended improvements to boost your home value. 

Final Thoughts

Orange rooftops of joined townhouses

Hopefully, our image examples and suggestions have given you a good idea about which paint colors go well with an orange roof.

Light neutral colors are a solid choice for less adventurous homeowners, but if you’re more of a risk-taker, you should consider trying out a blue or green. 

For more reading on home paint colors, check out some of our other blog posts below:

What Colors Go With An Orange Brick House?

Should The Garage Door Be The Same Color As The House?

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