What Colors Go With Owens Corning Aged Copper Shingles?

Owens Corning Aged Copper pairs well with golden yellows, warm whites, wood tones and natural stone. Owens Corning describes Aged Copper as a vibrant, dark warm brown shingle with a distinct mix of brown, sage green, deep green and orange granules, and it built five official style boards around the color, tied with Pacific Wave and Merlot for the most of any shingle in its gallery. Those boards pair Aged Copper with Sherwin-Williams Hunt Club (SW 6468) on a Cape Cod, Delft (SW 9134) on a Craftsman, Dark Clove (SW 9183) on a contemporary minimalist home, Butternut (SW 6389), a golden yellow, and Olympus White (SW 6253) on a design that mixes city style with natural materials.

The green in the blend is what sets Aged Copper apart from other warm browns. When Owens Corning named it the 2021 Shingle Color of the Year on October 7, 2020, it said the shingle blends granules infused with orange, sage and brown hues, balancing minimalist neutrality with stronger color intensity, and that it coordinates with brick, stone and natural wood exteriors. Sue Burkett, then a strategic marketing manager at Owens Corning, said the team was "inspired to draw on the calming influences of nature." That mix of warm orange and cool green helps explain why Owens Corning pairs the same roof with a golden yellow on one board and a crisp, contemporary palette on another. This guide covers what Aged Copper looks like, the five Owens Corning pairings, how it works with brick and stone, trim ideas and how it compares with other brown shingles.

What Does Aged Copper Look Like on a Roof?

Owens Corning's product page calls Aged Copper a dark warm brown, while its style board pages describe the overall color as brown, achieved by a mix of brown, greenish gray and golden tan granules. On its Delft board, Owens Corning says Aged Copper "has the brown and grey hues of wood but with a twist of color."

The easiest way to picture it is by comparison with other Owens Corning browns:

• Aged Copper: dark warm brown with brown, sage green, deep green and orange granules.

• Brownwood: dark warm brown with black, brown and orange granules.

• Bourbon: dark warm brown with black, chocolate, caramel and steely blue tabs.

• Driftwood: medium neutral brown with dark and medium brown, sage green and golden tan granules.

Aged Copper shares its orange with Brownwood and its sage green with Driftwood. If you like Aged Copper's green but want a lighter, more neutral roof, Driftwood is the natural comparison; our Driftwood shingle color pairing guide covers it.

Which House Colors Did Owens Corning Pair With Aged Copper?

Owens Corning's five Aged Copper boards cover a wide range of house styles.

Butternut (SW 6389): golden yellow

Owens Corning says "the golden-yellow hue of Butternut just elicits a smile" and that "the golden tabs of Aged Copper make it a good companion." This is the board to follow if you want a warm, cheerful house.

Hunt Club (SW 6468): Cape Cod

Owens Corning describes a timeless look that reflects the enduring architecture of Cape Cod, with "painted shutters, oceanside-inspired ornamentation and a gabled roof." Aged Copper works here as a classic roof over a symmetrical cottage.

Delft (SW 9134): Craftsman

This pairing "has a definite Craftsman feel," according to Owens Corning, and Aged Copper "complements exterior accents like stone and other natural features."

Dark Clove (SW 9183): contemporary minimalist

Owens Corning calls this board "a fresh take on a contemporary, minimalist aesthetic" in which mixed materials and textures create an understated look that "blends seamlessly with natural surroundings."

Olympus White (SW 6253): city meets nature

This board "combines sophisticated city style with natural, earth-inspired design," with a mix of woods and metals for a contemporary look "that goes beyond just black and white."

Does Aged Copper Work With Brick and Stone?

Yes. In its 2021 Shingle Color of the Year announcement, Owens Corning said Aged Copper coordinates with brick, stone and natural wood exteriors, and its Delft board specifically calls out stone and other natural features.

A few practical points for Pittsburgh-area homes with masonry:

• Red and orange brick: The orange granules in Aged Copper echo warm brick, so the roof and walls feel related rather than competing.

• Tan and brown stone: Stone with golden or brown tones picks up the golden tan in the shingle.

• Gray stone: Gray stone can pick up the greenish gray in the blend.

Always compare a real shingle sample against your brick or stone outdoors, since masonry colors vary widely. Our guide on how to choose the right roof color for your home covers the other factors.

What Trim and Accent Colors Work With Aged Copper?

Owens Corning's boards and the shingle's own colors suggest a few approaches:

1. Painted shutters. The Cape Cod board highlights painted shutters, which gives you room to add a color that picks up the green or orange in the roof.

2. Natural wood. Two boards call out wood, so stained doors, cedar accents or a wood porch ceiling suit Aged Copper.

3. Mixed metals. The Olympus White board mixes woods and metals, so bronze or black light fixtures and railings fit.

4. Warm white trim. A soft white keeps the palette gentle next to the orange granules.

If you are replacing siding too, Craig Gouker Roofing installs ProVia vinyl siding, and ProVia colors such as Cream, Antique White and Sage are worth holding against an Aged Copper shingle.

Which Owens Corning Shingle Lines Offer Aged Copper?

On Owens Corning's product pages, Aged Copper appears in the TruDefinition Duration Designer collection. It does not appear in the Class 4 Duration FLEX or Duration STORM lineups, so Aged Copper roofs carry Owens Corning's Class 3 Duration impact rating.

As a Duration Series shingle, Aged Copper includes Owens Corning's SureNail Technology and a limited lifetime warranty. Owens Corning's standard warranty lists Duration Series shingles at 130 mph, rising to 160 mph when the roof includes Owens Corning starter shingles on the eaves and rakes, Owens Corning hip and ridge shingles and other qualifying components. For a look at other warm brown options, see our guides to Brownwood and Sedona Canyon.

How Can You See Aged Copper Before You Commit?

Because Aged Copper mixes orange, green and brown granules, it can look different on a screen than it does on a roof. Owens Corning recommends starting your research online, then requesting an actual shingle sample to see how it looks with your home's exterior in different natural light, and finally checking the color on an installed roof. It also offers its Design EyeQ tool for trying colors on a photo of your house and 21 inch by 24 inch printed shingle color posters.

Bring a brick, stone or siding sample with you when you look at shingles, and view them together outdoors in daylight rather than under showroom lighting alone.

FAQ

What color is Owens Corning Aged Copper?

Owens Corning describes it as a vibrant dark warm brown with brown, sage green, deep green and orange granules.

When was Aged Copper the Shingle Color of the Year?

Owens Corning named Aged Copper its 2021 Shingle Color of the Year, announcing it on October 7, 2020.

What paint colors did Owens Corning pair with Aged Copper?

Its five style boards use Sherwin-Williams Butternut (SW 6389), Hunt Club (SW 6468), Delft (SW 9134), Dark Clove (SW 9183) and Olympus White (SW 6253).

Does Aged Copper go with red brick?

Owens Corning says Aged Copper coordinates with brick, stone and natural wood exteriors, and its orange granules echo warm brick tones. Test a real sample against your brick before deciding.

Is Aged Copper a green or brown shingle?

Brown. It contains sage green and deep green granules, but Owens Corning describes the overall color as a dark warm brown.

Is Aged Copper available as a Class 4 shingle?

Not in Owens Corning's current Class 4 Duration FLEX or Duration STORM lineups. It is offered in the Duration Designer collection, which is rated Class 3.

Why Pittsburgh Homeowners Choose Craig Gouker Roofing for Designer Colors

Craig Gouker Roofing has replaced roofs across the Pittsburgh area since 1991 and works exclusively with Owens Corning Duration and Designer Duration shingles as an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. The company lists Aged Copper on its Owens Corning shingle colors page, and its Bethel Park showroom displays samples of all of its shingle and trim options. Every installation is backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee. Learn more on our residential roof replacement page.

Visit Craig Gouker Roofing or call (412) 664-7679 today. Contact us for more information.