"Screens never quite match reality anyway..."
True, digital previews can be deceiving. But have you tried checking samples at different times of day? Lighting shifts can really change how a color looks...might save you from a nasty surprise later.
"Lighting shifts can really change how a color looks...might save you from a nasty surprise later."
Haha, yep—learned that the hard way myself. Ever seen a roof that looked awesome at noon but turned weirdly purple-ish by sunset? Not exactly the vibe I was going for. 😅 Another thing worth checking: how does it look next to your siding or brick? Colors play tricks depending on what's around them...just something else to keep in mind.
"Ever seen a roof that looked awesome at noon but turned weirdly purple-ish by sunset?"
Haha, yep, been there myself. Thought I'd picked a nice neutral gray shingle, but come evening it took on this weird greenish tint next to my beige siding—totally threw me off. One thing I learned afterward was to grab a few sample shingles and actually prop them up against the house for a couple days. Seeing them in different lights and weather conditions really helps avoid surprises later...
Haha, it's wild how much lighting messes with roof colors, right? Did you also check yours during cloudy or rainy weather? I swear, mine looked perfectly charcoal gray in sunlight, but the minute clouds rolled in it turned kinda bluish. My buddy joked I had a mood-roof—changes color with its feelings or something. Definitely agree that propping samples up and waiting a few days is key...or else you end up with a roof having an identity crisis.
I've seen a lot of roofs in different lighting conditions, and honestly, I think people might overthink this whole color-shifting thing. Sure, your roof might look bluish or grayish depending on the weather, but does it really matter that much? Most folks driving by won't notice slight shade variations anyway. Maybe instead of agonizing over samples for days, it's better to pick something durable and practical first—I mean, once you're living there, you probably won't even remember what shade you originally wanted...
