IKO's trending asphalt shingle colors reveal that people are seeking stability and calm, fueling a movement toward nature-inspired colors.

Broader design shifts in exteriors are now clearly reflected in roofing choices. According to IKO, homeowners are moving toward more organic palettes that feel grounded and timeless, or that complement the natural textures and materials used in exteriors. 

“Talking with roofing contractors, we see homeowners planning new roofs are choosing colors inspired by nature,” said Jack Gottesman, marketing director at IKO, North America. “They’re picking earthy tones, wood-like shades, soft greys, stone-inspired colors, and even deep blacks that bring depth and balance to a home. They also want roofing that blends naturally with stone, clay, wood siding, and brick.”

IKO shared its trending colors to help contractors stay ahead of design trends.

Wood-toned and Earthy Browns

IKO's Olde Style Weatherwood and Driftshake shingles. Images courtesy of IKO

Homeowners are leaning toward shades reminiscent of wood or soil — colors with natural depth and a sense of stability. That is why the first trending color is Olde Style Weatherwood in the Dynasty and Nordic collections, inspired by the richness of natural, aged wood. The IKO team noted the growing demand for a similar shade, IKO Cambridge Weatherwood, and decided to recreate and enhance its natural color within the company’s performance lines.

Olde Style Weatherwood brings a classic, heritage-inspired look. The color’s warm browns and soft greys pair with log or stone facings; warm beige, taupe, or cream siding; and brown or bronze trim.

The other trending pick is IKO Dynasty Driftshake. It pairs with natural materials such as stone, wood, and light brick, as well as cream, grey, or brown siding.

Black that Enhances Natural Textures

IKO's Granite Black and Harbor Black shingles. Images courtesy of IKO

For projects featuring natural materials like stone, wood, or brick, a black roof offers a perfect balance. It enhances their beauty and adds contrast. IKO Dynasty Granite Black is formal, classic, and yet modern: equally suited to urban designs and natural landscapes. With its four-color blend, this shingle offers depth and dimension rather than a flat, monotone finish, adding visual texture. It complements stone, brick, masonry, and siding (especially white, dove grey, or midnight blue).

Black roofs remain popular in sunny regions such as California, where materials are subject to California Title 24 and LA reflectance standards.

“We continue to see a growing interest in deeper, darker roof colors that pair well with natural materials," said Vince Carrier, residential product development manager at IKO North America. "The challenge has been to deliver these deeper, high-definition tones, which meet stringent cool roof performance standards. IKO Dynasty Cool Colors Plus Harbor Black was designed specifically for California requirements and showcases the advancements we’ve made in achieving an SRI of 20-plus without sacrificing visual depth.” 

Grey that Remains Timeless

IKO's Summit Grey and Frostone Grey shingles. Images courtesy of IKO

Grey roof tones are the equilibrium between warmth and coolness, nature and architecture. IKO Dynasty Summit Grey pairs with white or grey stone, brick, or siding. 

Another top pick, Dynasty Frostone Grey, is described as being clean and contemporary, and pairs with natural stone, grey masonry, or white siding. Drawing inspiration from nature’s quiet moments, Frostone Grey mirrors the crisp, silvery look of freshly frosted stone.

From warm, wood-toned shades to deep blacks and calming greys, shingles are expected not only to capture design trends but also to stand up to time, climate, and changing homeowner expectations. For contractors, that means guiding clients toward materials engineered for high wind resistance, impact protection, advanced granule technology, UV stability, and energy efficiency.