Brick is everywhere in Decatur and across Wise County, and the roof is the biggest single color decision you will make on the outside of the house. Getting the shingle color for brick homes right pulls the whole exterior together; getting it wrong is something you look at for decades. Here is how to choose, balancing looks, heat, and resale.
Start with your brick's undertone, not just its color
Brick is rarely one flat color. Red brick can lean orange or burgundy; tan and brown brick carry gold, gray, or pink undertones. The trick is to pick a shingle that shares or complements that undertone instead of fighting it. Hold samples against the actual wall in daylight — a shingle that looked perfect in the showroom can clash once it is next to your brick and your mortar color.
If you would rather not guess, Cannon Roofing can help you narrow it down on site. Call us at (940) 627-1045 (we answer 24/7) or reach out through our contact page and we will give you a free inspection and talk through colors with your brick and trim in view.
Shingle colors that work on North Texas brick homes
A few reliable pairings for the brick you see most around here:
- Red or orange-red brick: weathered wood, charcoal, and driftwood grays keep the red from overwhelming the house. Avoid a bright red roof, which competes with the brick.
- Tan or buff brick: warm browns and black-brown blends add contrast; a soft gray can look washed out against tan.
- Brown brick: deeper browns match, while a cooler gray or slate gives a sharper, more modern contrast.
- White or light brick: almost anything works, so you can lead with heat performance or resale instead.
Match the mortar and the trim too
Mortar color shifts how the whole wall reads — gray mortar cools red brick, while tan mortar warms it. Pull your trim, garage door, and front door into the decision so the roof is part of a palette, not an afterthought.
Balancing looks against Texas heat
Color is not only aesthetic in North Texas. A darker roof absorbs more heat, and over a long summer that reaches your attic. You do not have to abandon a darker look to stay cool — reflective granule technology now comes in medium and darker shades — but it is worth weighing.
Reading your home's heat exposure
Before you choose a shade for looks alone, size up how much sun the roof takes and what sits beneath it. A single-story home with a deep, well-ventilated attic has room to run a darker color; a two-story with living space tucked under the roof does not. That reading should shape the color decision as much as the brick does.
When heat should outrank looks
If you have living space directly under the roof or a poorly ventilated attic, lean lighter or choose a reflective shingle so the color choice is not quietly adding to your attic heat. Our guide to the best roof colors for the Texas heat goes deeper, and it is worth reading alongside this one.
Don't forget resale and the neighborhood
A roof outlasts most of your other exterior choices, so think about the next buyer too. Neutral grays, browns, and black blends tend to have broad appeal and are less likely to date a home. Bold colors can look great now but narrow your buyer pool later. If you are in an HOA neighborhood in Decatur, Rhome, or the Denton and Fort Worth suburbs, check for an approved color list before you fall in love with a shade.
Cannon Roofing has been helping North Texas homeowners choose roofs since 1994. Our factory-trained crews — each holding the Technician Seal of Safety — install your chosen shingle to spec, and every job is backed by written warranties. When you are ready to see colors on your home, it is a natural part of planning a roof replacement, and our project gallery can spark ideas.
Finish, blend, and how color reads from the street
Two roofs listed as the same color can look different once they are on the house, and the reason is the granule blend. Designer and architectural shingles mix several tones to create depth and shadow, so a "weathered wood" from one line can read warmer or cooler than another. A dimensional shingle also throws shadow lines that a flat three-tab cannot, which changes how the color looks at different times of day.
That is why a single shingle in your hand tells you very little. Ask to see a full sample board, set it against your brick and mortar in morning and afternoon light, and step back to the curb to judge it the way your neighbors and the next buyer will. A color that looks bold up close often settles into something far more livable from the street — and the reverse is true too.
Frequently asked questions
What shingle color goes best with red brick?
Weathered wood, charcoal, and driftwood grays usually work best — they ground the red without competing with it. View a full sample board against your brick and mortar in daylight before you commit, since red brick varies a lot.
Does a lighter shingle really stay cooler in Texas?
Yes, lighter shingles reflect more heat. If you want a darker look, a reflective shingle in a medium or dark shade is a middle path. We check your attic ventilation too, since that affects how much roof heat reaches your home.
Can I change my roof color if I'm in an HOA?
Often only within an approved list. Check your HOA guidelines before ordering, and we can help you gather manufacturer color information for the submission. Approved lists often lean toward neutral grays and browns.
Not sure which shade suits your brick? Call Cannon Roofing first at (940) 627-1045 — we are on the line around the clock — and we will come out for a free inspection, talk through colors with your brick and trim in view, and give you a free estimate. You can also start on our contact page.