What Colors Go With Owens Corning Bourbon Shingles?

Owens Corning Bourbon pairs well with navy and cool blues, warm Mediterranean neutrals, and soft grays with stone and metal. Owens Corning describes Bourbon as a vibrant, dark warm brown shingle with a distinct mix of black, chocolate, caramel-colored and steely blue tabs, and its three official Bourbon style boards pair it with Sherwin-Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) on a Northwest Craftsman, Emotional (SW 6621) on a Mediterranean design, and Garret Gray (SW 6075) on a contemporary monochromatic look. That range reflects the mix in the shingle: warm caramel tones for warm palettes, and steely blue for cool ones.

Those three boards closely follow the three styles Owens Corning named when it launched the color. When Owens Corning introduced Bourbon as its 2022 Shingle Color of the Year on October 25, 2021, it described steely gray-blue granules blended with black and toasty butterscotch tones, creating "soothing brown shades that remind you of rich caramel, worn leather and chocolate," and it presented Bourbon with three looks: Northwest Craftsman, Mediterranean and Modern Prairie. Sue Burkett, then a strategic marketing manager at Owens Corning, said the color "delivers a versatile, smooth finish and straight-up style to the home's roof." This guide covers what Bourbon looks like, each of Owens Corning's Bourbon palettes, siding and trim ideas, and which shingle line offers it.

What Does Bourbon Look Like on a Roof?

Owens Corning's product page calls Bourbon a dark warm brown, and its style board pages describe the overall color as brown, achieved by a mix of brown, black and gray granules. The steely blue is the detail that sets it apart from Owens Corning's other dark browns:

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

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

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

• Desert Rose: dark warm brown with golden buff, red-brown and gray granules.

If you want a warm brown with orange rather than blue in the mix, compare Bourbon with Brownwood, which we cover in our guide to the best pairings for Owens Corning Duration Brownwood shingles.

Which Three Styles Did Owens Corning Design Around Bourbon?

Northwest Craftsman with Dress Blues (SW 9176)

Owens Corning says this board is "inspired by nature's boundary lines," from land and sea to forest and sky, and describes the look as blending "cool blues and warm golden browns using classic navy accents alongside natural materials." A Craftsman home with navy siding or navy accents, stone and stained wood fits this palette.

Mediterranean with Emotional (SW 6621)

On this board, "the sun-faded neutrals and burnt oranges of Mediterranean décor beautifully draw out Bourbon's caramel tones." Owens Corning adds taupe and yellow stucco and tile, with accents of teal, for what it calls "a modern bohemian vibe that's both earthy and energizing."

Contemporary monochrome with Garret Gray (SW 6075)

Owens Corning describes this look as "elegant restraint" in which "gray shades of stone and metal create a monochromatic palette that's understated and modern." It echoes the Modern Prairie look Owens Corning named at launch, which it described as a monochromatic Midwestern aesthetic. A gray or greige house with stone accents and dark metal fixtures follows this board.

What Siding Colors Work With a Bourbon Roof?

Owens Corning's boards point to three main directions:

1. Navy and deep blues. The steely blue tabs in Bourbon connect to blue siding, as the Northwest Craftsman board shows.

2. Warm neutrals. Taupe, yellow and sun-faded tones pull out Bourbon's caramel, as the Mediterranean board shows.

3. Grays. Gray stone, metal and gray siding create a calm, modern palette, as the Garret Gray board shows.

Creams and warm whites are also worth considering under a dark warm brown roof. If you are replacing siding at the same time, Craig Gouker Roofing installs ProVia vinyl siding, and ProVia colors such as Premium Blue, Cream and Gray are worth holding against a Bourbon shingle. For more siding ideas, see the best siding colors for Pittsburgh-area homes.

What Trim and Accent Colors Work With Bourbon?

The Bourbon boards suggest a few accent strategies:

• Navy accents with natural materials: Owens Corning's Northwest Craftsman board pairs navy with natural materials, so stone, wood and navy shutters or doors work together.

• Teal for contrast: The Mediterranean board uses teal accents against warm stucco and tile.

• Stone and metal: The contemporary board relies on gray stone and metal rather than a bright accent color.

• Dark gutters: Brown or bronze gutters echo the roof and suit all three palettes.

If your home already has brick, choose accents that bridge the brick and the roof, then test them outdoors against a real Bourbon shingle.

Which Owens Corning Shingle Lines Offer Bourbon?

On Owens Corning's product pages, Bourbon appears in the TruDefinition Duration Designer collection. It does not appear in the Class 4 Duration FLEX or Duration STORM lineups, so a Bourbon roof carries Owens Corning's Class 3 Duration impact rating.

As a Duration Series shingle, Bourbon includes 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. Bourbon was the sixth Owens Corning Shingle Color of the Year, following colors such as Black Sable in 2019 and preceding Merlot in 2025.

How Can You See Bourbon Before You Commit?

Owens Corning recommends starting your color 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.

Craig Gouker Roofing lists Bourbon on its Owens Corning shingle colors page, and its Bethel Park showroom displays samples of all of its shingle and trim options. Our article on how to choose the right roof color for your home covers the rest of the decision.

FAQ

What color is Owens Corning Bourbon?

Owens Corning describes Bourbon as a vibrant dark warm brown with black, chocolate, caramel-colored and steely blue tabs.

When was Bourbon the Shingle Color of the Year?

Owens Corning introduced Bourbon as its 2022 Shingle Color of the Year on October 25, 2021.

What paint colors did Owens Corning pair with Bourbon?

Its style boards use Sherwin-Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176), Emotional (SW 6621) and Garret Gray (SW 6075).

Does Bourbon go with a blue house?

Yes. Owens Corning's Northwest Craftsman board pairs Bourbon with Dress Blues and describes blending cool blues and warm golden browns.

Is Bourbon a brown or black shingle?

Brown. Owens Corning describes it as a dark, warm brown, with black granules as part of the mix.

What architectural styles suit a Bourbon roof?

When it launched Bourbon, Owens Corning presented it with three looks: Northwest Craftsman, Mediterranean and Modern Prairie. Its style boards add a contemporary monochromatic palette built on gray stone and metal.

Is Bourbon 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. Because the company also installs ProVia vinyl siding, you can plan a Bourbon roof and your siding colors together with one team. Every installation is backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and estimates are free. Learn more on our residential roof replacement page.

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