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Metal Roof Color Chart and Texas Color Guide
Start with the metal roof color chart, then narrow it the Texas way. This guide covers the three finishes we install, heat and reflectivity, HOA approval, matching brick and stone, and which colors hold up longest under DFW sun.
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Where is the metal roof color chart?
Download the PMRS color chart (PDF) for the express stock, standard, premium and matte colors we run, with the steel gauge and aluminum thickness each color comes in. Our standing seam panels, trim and flashing are formed from Metal Alliance coil, so its Metal Alliance color chart (PDF) shows the full range. Treat any on-screen color as a rough guide only.
Express Stock Colors Fluropon PVDF
Standard Colors Fluropon PVDF
Premium and Metallic Colors Fluropon PVDF
Progressive Matte Colors SMP
Tap a color for its finish and the gauges it comes in.
Screen colors are a guide. Ask for real chips before you choose; our standard PVDF colors carry a 40-year finish warranty from the coil coater.
The chart groups colors into standard coatings, premium collections with metallics, and specialty looks. Standard names include Matte Black, Dark Bronze, Mansard Brown, Slate Gray, Sandstone, Almond, Colonial Red, Hartford Green and Regal White. Availability varies by metal and gauge, so we confirm each color for your panel before ordering.
Which finish should you choose: PVDF, Tedlar or crinkle?
For most DFW houses and commercial buildings, smooth PVDF is where we start. Tedlar film and crinkle texture solve narrower problems, and we price them side by side when either makes sense.
PVDF (Kynar 500 type)
PVDF is a fluoropolymer paint baked onto the coil before we form it. A genuine Kynar 500 or Hylar 5000 finish uses at least 70 percent PVDF resin, which barely absorbs ultraviolet light, so the binder resists the chalking and fade that strong sun causes. Our standard PVDF colors carry a 40-year finish warranty from the coil coater. SMP (silicone-modified polyester) costs less but chalks and fades sooner, so we keep it to light colors on barns and shops.
Tedlar PVF film
Tedlar is DuPont’s polyvinyl fluoride film, laminated to primed coil as a solid sheet instead of sprayed on as paint. It shrugs off graffiti, stains and harsh chemicals, and its color stays uniform from lot to lot, so an addition years later can match. The palette is narrower, and the supplier sets the finish warranty term by color and metal; we put it in writing with your estimate. We used matte black Tedlar on a retail roof in 1.5-inch snap lock.
Crinkle texture
Crinkle is a coil paint formulated to wrinkle while it cures, leaving a fine pebbled surface. The texture scatters light, which cuts glare toward neighbors and makes oil canning in wide, flat pans much harder to spot. It also hides light scuffs at eye level. Textured colors are fewer, and the warranty depends on the resin behind each color, which we confirm in writing.
| Finish | Surface | Strengths | Watch-outs | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PVDF (Kynar 500 type) | Smooth paint | Broadest palette; strong fade and chalk resistance; 40-year finish warranty on standard colors | Softer surface needs careful handling | Most homes and commercial roofs |
| Tedlar PVF film | Smooth laminated film | Resists chemicals, stains and graffiti; consistent color for later additions | Stock colors only | Commercial buildings, dark colors, long ownership |
| Crinkle | Fine wrinkled texture | Low glare; hides oil canning and scuffs | Smaller palette; holds a little more dust | Wide pans, modern designs, roofs seen from above |
How do you choose a metal roof color for Texas heat?
Lead with reflectivity. A light color, or a darker one made with cool-roof pigments, keeps the roof surface and the attic cooler through a long North Texas summer. In climate zone 3A, which covers Dallas-Fort Worth, air conditioning dominates the energy bill.
Each finish has a rated solar reflectance and thermal emittance, which combine into a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI); higher means cooler. Cool-roof pigments bounce back more of the infrared part of sunlight, the part you cannot see, so a cool charcoal runs cooler than a standard charcoal, though still warmer than white or almond. The Cool Roof Rating Council publishes rated products, and we can look up values for each color on your shortlist.
The savings are real but depend on the house. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, along with the Florida Solar Energy Center, has credited cool metal roofing with trimming cooling energy by as much as 25 percent or so against dark asphalt shingles; insulation, ventilation and duct location change your result. Our post on metal roof energy savings in Texas goes deeper.
| Color family | Heat | Fade risk | Often pairs with |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, almond, light gray | Coolest; highest reflectance | Low | Light brick, stucco, white exteriors |
| Sandstone and tan | Fairly cool | Low | Cream or buff brick, Austin stone |
| Mid gray and bronze | Middle of the range; cool-pigment versions help | Moderate | Most red and brown brick, gray stone |
| Charcoal and matte black | Warmest unless cool-pigmented | Moderate; choose PVDF or Tedlar | White brick, board and batten, modern farmhouse |
| Red, blue and green | Varies widely | Highest; PVDF strongly advised | Accent roofs, porches, ranch styles |
Will my HOA approve a metal roof color?
Many will, if the color fits the neighborhood palette. Submit a physical chip with your request, and get the approval in writing before anything is ordered.
Texas Property Code 202.011 limits when an association can refuse shingles that resist wind and hail or save energy, provided the product looks like approved roofing, equals or exceeds its quality and fits nearby homes. Standing seam is not named in that text, so plan on architectural review either way. This is general information, not legal advice; our HOA approval guide covers the process.
If your deed restrictions call for a shingle look, consider metal shingles and shakes or stone-coated steel. For standing seam, earth tones that echo existing roofs tend to move through review fastest.
How do you match a metal roof to brick and stone?
Match the undertone, not the exact color. A roof that repeats the mortar or the darkest tone in the masonry looks deliberate; one that tries to copy the brick face usually looks slightly off.
- Red or orange brick: dark bronze, mansard brown or charcoal. Bright reds compete with the wall.
- Cream or buff brick and Austin stone: sandstone, tan, dark bronze, or slate gray for contrast.
- Gray or painted white brick: charcoal, matte black or slate gray.
- Trim: match the roof for a quiet look, or the fascia for contrast. We bend trim and flashing from the same coil as the panels.
Judge chips outdoors, against the wall, in morning and afternoon light. A color always reads lighter across a whole roof than on a small chip.
Which metal roof colors fade the least?
The finish matters more than the color name. Under PVDF or Tedlar, nearly every color holds up for decades; under SMP, reds, blues and dark shades show fade first.
Pigment chemistry explains the pattern. Earth tones rely on inorganic pigments that UV barely touches, while many bright reds and blues need organic pigments that break down faster in strong sun. That is why we steer bold colors toward PVDF and the warranty terms on our warranties page.
Where are DECRA and metal shingle colors?
Stone-coated steel and metal shingle lines use their makers’ own palettes, shown on each product page.
- DECRA Shake and DECRA Shake XD colors
- DECRA Shingle XD colors
- DECRA Tile and DECRA Villa Tile colors
- EDCO and Classic Metal Roofing Systems colors on the metal shingle pages
To see physical chips, ask for them when you book a free estimate, or call our Mesquite office with the colors and the roof system you are considering.
Metal roof color questions
Do dark metal roof colors fade faster?
On SMP finishes, yes: dark and bright colors show fade sooner. On PVDF and Tedlar the difference stays small for decades. If you want charcoal, black, red or blue, choose PVDF at minimum.
What finish warranty comes with PVDF colors?
Our standard PVDF (Kynar 500 type) colors carry a 40-year finish warranty from the coil coater. Tedlar and textured colors carry the supplier’s own terms, which we give you in writing with your estimate.
Does a light-colored metal roof lower my energy bill?
It can. In research at Oak Ridge National Lab and the Florida Solar Energy Center, cool metal roofing cut cooling energy by up to about a quarter versus dark shingles. Your savings depend on insulation, ventilation and equipment.
Can my trim be a different color from the roof?
Yes. Because we bend trim and flashing in-house, any chart color can be used for accents, subject to stock. Many owners keep the roof one solid color and pick a contrasting fascia trim.
Is the color on the chart exactly what I will get?
Close, but printed and on-screen colors are never exact. Gloss, texture and sunlight change how a finish reads, so sign off on a physical chip only after seeing it outdoors next to your walls.
Get Your Free Metal Roof Estimate
Tell us about your roof. Our Mesquite office calls back the same business day to set up a free measurement and an itemized written estimate.
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Narrowed it to three colors?
Bring your shortlist to a free estimate. Permanent Metal Roofing Systems will price the roof, pull the reflectivity numbers and help you test chips against your brick.