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Owens Corning Duration Shingle Colors

Owens Corning offers 16 TruDefinition Duration colors. Browse every one below, then pick yours right in our Instant Roof Estimate.

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Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration comes in 16 colors: Brownwood, Chateau Green, Colonial Slate, Desert Rose, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Harbor Blue, Midnight Plum, Onyx Black, Peppercorn, Sand Castle, Sierra Gray, Slatestone Gray, Teak, Terra Cotta and Williamsburg Gray.

The swatches below are color guides drawn to match each blend. Screens vary, so follow the photo links and look at a real shingle sample before you decide.

BrownwoodDark warm brown with black, brown and orange granules. See photos

Chateau GreenDark green from intense green, dark gray and black granules. See photos

Colonial SlateMedium warm gray with green-gray, black and red granules. See photos

Desert RoseDark warm brown with golden buff, red-brown and gray granules. See photos

DriftwoodMedium neutral brown with brown, sage green and golden tan granules. See photos

Estate GrayMedium warm gray with a green undertone. See photos

Harbor BlueIntense dark blue with bright blue, light blue and black granules. See photos

Midnight PlumDark gray with a deep purple undertone. See photos

Onyx BlackBlack with dark gray and black granules. See photos

PeppercornDark warm brown with a gray undertone. See photos

Sand CastleLight warm tan with buff, tan, brown and white granules. See photos

Sierra GrayLight gray from black and white granules. See photos

Slatestone GrayMedium gray with a blue undertone. See photos

TeakMedium neutral brown with gray, brown and golden tan granules. See photos

Terra CottaVibrant terra cotta from red-orange, red and brown granules. See photos

Williamsburg GrayDark neutral gray with brown, dark gray and black granules. See photos

How to Choose a Roof Color for a Connecticut Home

Match the undertone of your siding, brick or stone, warm with warm and cool with cool.
Colonials and capes look classic in Estate Gray, Driftwood, Onyx Black and Williamsburg Gray.
Light colors like Sierra Gray and Sand Castle reflect more summer heat. Dark colors melt snow faster.
Check your HOA or historic district rules before choosing a bold color like Terra Cotta or Harbor Blue.
Look at the shingle on a real roof at a similar pitch. Color shifts in sunlight and shade.

Color of the Year Picks

Owens Corning named Estate Gray its 2023 Shingle Color of the Year and Terra Cotta its 2024 Shingle Color of the Year. In 2023 it added Midnight Plum, Peppercorn, Sand Castle and Desert Rose to the Duration palette.

Pick Your Color in the Instant Roof Estimate

Our Instant Roof Estimate measures your roof from satellite imagery, prices a complete Owens Corning Duration roof and lets you choose any of these 16 colors. Not sure yet? Pick Help me choose and we bring samples to your free inspection.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colors does Owens Corning Duration come in?

16. Brownwood, Chateau Green, Colonial Slate, Desert Rose, Driftwood, Estate Gray, Harbor Blue, Midnight Plum, Onyx Black, Peppercorn, Sand Castle, Sierra Gray, Slatestone Gray, Teak, Terra Cotta and Williamsburg Gray.

What is the most popular Owens Corning shingle color?

Owens Corning named Estate Gray its 2023 Shingle Color of the Year. Gray and black tones like Estate Gray, Onyx Black and Williamsburg Gray suit most Connecticut colonials and capes.

Does roof color affect energy use?

Yes. Lighter shingles like Sierra Gray and Sand Castle reflect more sunlight in summer. Darker shingles absorb more heat, which helps melt snow.

Do you bring Duration shingle samples before I choose?

Yes. Choose Help me choose in our Instant Roof Estimate and we bring real samples to your free roof inspection.