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{FRESH} AND NATURAL

TOP DOWN NATURE INSPIRED COLORS FOR YOUR HOME

By Kate Smith, CMG, ICS

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{TABLE} OF CONTENTS

Introduction

A FRESH Approach to Selecting Exterior Colors

Black Oak

Aged Cedar

Mossy Cedar

You’ve Got Color

Need Help Deciding?

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{INTRODUCTION}

It’s an odd dilemma. You need a new roof but you don’t want a roof that looks new. We

get it. The natural aging process requires years of exposure to bring out something

special in the texture and color of real wood shakes. This was the inspiration for

the Nature Crafted Collection

from DaVinci Roofscapes®. The result is a distinct

assortment including three colors aged to the point of perfection: Black Oak, Aged

Cedar and Mossy Cedar.

The aging process adds character to a roof but it can be detrimental to natural cedar.

Achieving the same look with composite multi-width and single-width shakes is a worry-

free alternative. Best of all, the roong is maintenance-free and the look will be retained

for a lifetime.

The idea of items being “perfectly imperfect” speaks to an appreciation of process, use

and aging, together with classic durability. Known for quality and resilience, the latest

development in their proprietary color technology allows DaVinci Roofscapes to create

colors that appeal to the homeowner who desires a roof with a patina that --- until now

--- could only be created by being exposed to Mother Nature for years.

The Nature Crafted Collection celebrates a moment in time when cedar shakes

naturally take on a rich aged tone resulting from exposure to the elements. No two

shakes are alike in this collection, providing an extension of nature in the form of unique

composite roong tiles. The process DaVinci Roofscapes uses to create this collection

results in colors that are versatile, natural, and a bit rustic. Just perfect for adding curb

appeal to your home.

A {FRESH} APPROACH TO

SELECTING EXTERIOR COLORS

When building or renovating, each product

and color you choose serves as an

opportunity to develop a style statement,

enhance curb appeal and add to the resale

value of your property. The key is to select

colors and materials that complement

one another and create a unied and

welcoming appearance.

For many homeowners, choosing the

materials and products for their exterior is

easier than selecting the colors. Picking a

color for one item can be dicult; having

to select several harmonizing colors for

an entire exterior can be intimidating.

However, there’s a way to make this

challenge easier.

The FRESH approach walks you through

the process of creating an eye-pleasing

color palette for your home exterior

from the top down. It isn’t dicult when

you use FRESH thinking to select the right

color for each element of your home’s

exterior: roong, siding, doors, windows,

shutters, trim and accents.

This guides focuses on color options for

homes with roong colors from the Nature

Crafted Collection. However, you can apply

these same principles with any colored roof.

BLACK OAK

gives the impression that

the roof has withstood many

rainstorms and damp days.

AGED CEDAR

embodies the graduated hues of

cedar that have weathered from

the natural orange/brown to

more of a deep reddish brown.

MOSSY CEDAR

features a greenish veil of color

that replicates the look of moss

that adds so much charm to

homes.

{FRESH}

represents an easy-to-follow and reliable

approach for selecting harmonious

color palettes.

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By considering these ve points you will be able to

pick the perfect colors for the outside of your home:

ixed Features

egional Colors

nvironment and Surroundings

tyle of the Home

istoric Colors

FIXED FE ATURES

No home is a blank canvas. There are

many things to consider as you select

your colors, with the most inuential being

the xed features. Fixed features are the

elements of your home that do not change

often, if ever.

These include items such as:

• Foundation materials: brick, stone,

concrete, etc.

• Roong shingles: style, color, and

material.

• Chimney structures: brick, stone, or

stucco.

• Porch, steps, retaining and walkways:

brick, stone, cement.

• Decks and patios: wood, brick,

concrete, composite, etc.

The xed features may be constructed

of dierent materials but they will usually

have a common color or color cast. Look

at the xed features of your home and

more than likely you’ll begin to see some

repetition of color tones. This repetition

allows dierent materials and textures to

all work well together.

When choosing colors for items such

as your roof, nd a color or variety

of colors that also includes the

predominate color or color cast of the

existing xed elements. All of the colors

don’t need to match the existing colors,

but they should harmonize. The same is

true when you are building a home from

the ground up.

REGIONAL COLORS

Regional color preferences come

from a blend of the region’s natural

characteristics, such as climate,

topography, landscape and quality of the

natural light. Other inuencers include

housing styles, available materials and the

cultural history of the area.

ENVIRONMENT AND SURROUNDINGS

As you determine colors for the outside

of your home, take into consideration the

overall look of buildings in the area. While

you don’t want your home to be a twin

of another home close by, you will want

your home to blend in with surrounding

homes. Consider the context of the

home and choose colors that will stand

out while still tting in. Find colors that

both express your individual style and

complement the other homes in the area.

STYLE OF THE HOME

The architectural style of your home is the

next part of the color equation to consider.

Your color scheme should “t” the design of

your home. Color and materials support the

home’s look and architecture, not vice versa.

HISTORIC COLORS

Traditional color schemes have a sense of

stability and permanence because they

have been seen throughout history. Most

times they feel like they will continue to

be in style for years to come. The good

news is that many, if not all, of the

popular exterior paint colors used today

have their roots in the past. Even if your

home is new, you might be inspired by the

schemes, styles and elements of historic

colors that have stood the test of time.

The FRESH approach guides you to

consider these top ve areas that most

inuence the colors that will look best on

your home’s exterior. By thinking about

each of these key areas you will be able to

make good choices and nd a color scheme

that works beautifully for your home.

See how this process works starting

with one of the three colors in the Nature

Crafted Collection.

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BLACK OAK

Black Oak has age and character. Think of wood exposed to the changing weather of

four seasons for many years. The natural aging over the years brings out something

special in the texture and color of wood shakes. It is this special quality that is

preserved with a Black Oak roof.

To bring out the beauty of a Black Oak roof, use nature based colors that have

been toned down a bit. You want the other elements of your home to also look like they

have withstood the test of time rather than being brand, spanking, new. Here are ve

inspired color schemes that complement Black Oak.

Another classic scheme

is ivory with creamy

trim and brown accents.

When using a lighter main

color, a middle tone gold

looks inviting.

Try a fresh take on the color

green with a muted yellow-green

house color. Use o-white and

dark chocolate brown with berry

undertones for accent and trim.

Last, give the scheme a modern

edge with a blue-green door.

A color scheme of olive green and gold

may sound retro, but don’t think vintage

avocado green and harvest gold. Instead,

imagine much more sophisticated olive

green and historic gold accents.

Green that borders on gray is

a color popular with today’s

homeowners. Add tan trim, a green

so deep it almost looks black, and

a wine-colored door for a winning

combination.

Beige is a classic main color with o-white trim and brown accents. Add a pop of color

to the front door with a deep, rich color. Spicy red is a great choice but there are many

colors that could work with this scheme --- so pick your favorite.

These are just a few of the many color schemes that would look

amazing with a DaVinci Black Oak roof.

DaVinci Black Oak

Sherwin-Williams

Main Color

Dhurrie Beige SW 7524

Kestrel White SW 7516

Rockweed SW 2735

Mediterranean Spice SW 1337

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Black Oak

Main Color

Hepplewhite Ivory HC-36

Powder Sand 2151-70

Deep Caviar 2130-20

Anjou Pear AF-425

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Black Oak

Main Color

Song Sparrow 30YY 39/041

Marshmallow White 30YY 83/012

Deep Raspberry Shadow 50RR

Dark Teal Woods 90GG 17/082

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Black Oak

Main Color

Renwick Olive SW 2815

Crisp Linen SW 6378

Raisin SW 7630

Bosc Pear SW 6390

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Black Oak

Main Color

Hunter’s Hollow MQ6-21

Bell Tower MQ3-15

Black Evergreen MQ6-44

Divine Wine PPU1-02

Trim

Accent

Benjamin Moore

Behr

PPG Paints

Sherwin-Williams

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AGED CEDAR

Aged Cedar has the patina of shakes that have been protecting a home for many years.

The color tone reects a warmth and depth that up until now hasn’t been able to be duplicated

in a composite roong product. With Aged Cedar (or any color in the DaVinci shake product

line), once installed anyone would believe the roof is real wood, not a much longer lasting and

more durable composite roof.

Gray, always a popular choice

for a main exterior color, can

be paired with two shades of

green for a nature-based yet

sophisticated color scheme.

Cedar shakes have always been popular in

coastal communities. To keep the beach

vibe, a lighter scheme might be just what

you have in mind. A not-too-bright white,

together with an unexpected combination of

yellow-green and blue-green, gives a fresh,

seaside relaxing feel.

DaVinci Aged Cedar

Main Color

Renoir Bisque PPU4-14

Cottage White OR-W09

Espresso Bean PPU5-01

Living Stream M490-6

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Aged Cedar

Main Color

Popular Gray SW 6071

Heron Plume SW 6070

Garret Gray SW 6075

Expressive Plum SW 6271

Trim

Accent

Warm neutral colors always work

with cedar and are especially nice

when matched with an Aged Cedar

roof. Espresso marries the color

palette to the colors in the roof.

For the front door, any blue – deep,

medium or light – creates an eye

catching focal point.

Our idea of the perfect exterior

color scheme is one that ts into

its surrounding yet is so beautiful

that it stands out and makes you

take notice. This is one of those

schemes. The soft, warm gray

exterior and tonal trim are set o

by the deep, warm gray and plum

accent colors. People will take

a few extra seconds staring as

they try to gure out exactly what

makes this scheme so striking.

DaVinci Aged Cedar

Main Color

Stonington Gray HC-170

Seashell 926

Cos Cob Stonewall 1483

Goodwin Green CW-555

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Aged Cedar

Main Color

Tavern Taupe SW 7508

Pavilion Beige SW 7512

Homestead Brown SW 7515

Rustic Red SW 7593

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Aged Cedar

Main Color

Chef White 7002-15

Silver Splendor 7006-20

Backwoods 6004-3C

Tropical Bay 5002-3C

Trim

Accent

Taupe, tan and beige are all classic colors to pair with cedar. This taupe, beige and brown combination feels

right at home under an Aged Cedar roof. Keeping the colors toned down creates a cohesive look with an

aged roof. The front door is no exception. While the color can be bold, you can take the newness o with a bit

of gray mixed in. For this winning color scheme, a rustic red is a better t than a bright re engine red.

Behr

Benjamin Moore

Sherwin-Williams

Valspar

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MOSSY CEDAR

Mossy Cedar has the look of cedar shaded from direct sunlight. The aging process in

these conditions gives the roong material a slightly moss green cast. This is exactly the

look mimicked in the Mossy Cedar shakes from DaVinci Roofscapes.

Following my guide FRESH Home Exterior Colors, you might think that when using this

roof color that your exterior color scheme needs to include green because there are

green tones in the roof. While you can use unique shades of green as I have in the color

palettes above and to the right, it is not a “must include” when selecting your home’s

colors. A Mossy Cedar roof will work with any colors that blend with the underlying

cedar color to create great curb appeal.

DaVinci Mossy Cedar

Main Color

Sycamore Tan SW 2855

Canvas Tan SW 7531

Roycroft Bronze Green SW 2846

Bunglehouse Blue SW 0048

Trim

Accent

So, while green is wonderful

with Mossy Cedar it does

not have to be included

in your color scheme.

However, with schemes as

attractive as the two shown

here, don’t rule it out either.

A quiet, tonal scheme of

warm grays gets a shot of

energy from a sunkissed

front door.

Another classic scheme that is beautiful

with a Mossy Cedar roof is a combination

of tan, brown and clay. The warm tones

give a nod to the underlying cedar color

and complement the green color cast.

When you have a roof with added interest,

feel free to keep your color scheme simple.

A cream or pale yellow with shutters in a

darker shade of the same hue, white trim,

and a door that has just a hint of misty

blue-green creates a calming exterior.

DaVinci Mossy Cedar

Main Color

Burmese Beige 40YY 51/084

Stone White 30GY 76/017

Rockspring Green 50GY 26/050

Creamy Blueberry 50BB 22/199

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Mossy Cedar

Main Color

Collonade Gray SW 7641

Origami White SW 7636

Backdrop SW 7025

Peace Yellow SW 2857

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Mossy Cedar

Main Color

Eiel For You MQ2-37

Avenue Tan HDC-AC-04

Grizzly MQ2-38

Caramel Cream MQ1-59

Trim

Accent

DaVinci Mossy Cedar

Main Color

Farm House S320-1

Silky White PPU7-12

Pale Parsnip S320-2

Salt Cellar PPU25-11

Trim

Accent

With Mossy Cedar you can bring the beauty of an aged roof to your

home knowing the roof will look exactly the same decades from

now as it does today.

Sherwin-Williams

Behr

PPG Paints

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YOU’VE GOT COLOR!

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU’VE SELECTED YOUR COLORS!

Getting a FRESH and natural look to your home exterior can be as easy as following the

simple steps outlined in this e-book. Plus, we’ve got even more ways to support your

passion for color.

Visit the free Top Down Color

visualizer from DaVinci Roofscapes to quickly see how

the exterior of your home can be changed.

Available at www.colormyroof.com the “roof to ground product and color selector” oers

a fast way to visualize how dierent colors and products can enhance your home’s curb

appeal. Fast and simple to use, either upload your own home exterior image or use one

of 10 home styles we’ve made available. And, best of all, you have the option to see how

colors in the Nature Crafted Collection can look on your home!

While you’re at the DaVinci website, visit our “Color & Inspiration” section to

download our free FRESH Home Exterior Colors and FRESH Color Schemes for Your

Home Exterior ebooks. You can even send us your color questions and see colorful

project profiles.

Visit today and let’s get FRESH!

ABOUT PAINT COLORS SHOWN IN THE PALETTES

The paint colors used in the color palettes in this ebook are from:

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| Benjamin Moore

| PPG The Voice of Color

| Sherwin-Williams

| Valspar

I will answer your questions and oer advice to help guide you through the process of

choosing a color blend for your DaVinci roof to beautifully complement your home. Since

these tiles will last a lifetime, I want to help you be absolutely sure that your DaVinci roof is

exactly what you envisioned.

There is no limit to the length of your question. Please include as much detail as possible,

including up to ve photos, to allow me to provide you with the best advice. Submit your

request at DaVinci Roofscapes.

ABOUT KATE SMITH

KATE SMITH, ICS, CMG

International Color Expert

President & Chief Color Maven, Sensational Color

Kate Smith is a well-recognized color expert sought

out for her unmatched ability to show homeowners

how to put together a FRESH color scheme for their

home’s exterior.

www.sensationalcolor.com

We really appreciate the insights and guidance Kate offered as we were deciding

on which roofing color to select. This service from DaVinci was truly valuable as

we chose our new composite roof.

~ Scott Chambers

The DaVinci team was as excited as we were about the challenge of custom

creating the color for our roof. They worked with us to develop a color

combination of Midnight Gray and Cottage Red that really ‘pops’ and gives a

positive first impression of our home while helping define the roof lines and

architectural style.

~ Carol Knoff

When we were selecting the color for our new roof we found that both the

DaVinci website and Kate Smith’s expertise were extremely valuable. Now we’ve

got a roof that adds true curb appeal to our home!

~ Mandy Helseth