Solar shingles ... are blue, making them very noticeable and potentially clashing with your home’s aesthetics. Many homeowners choose monocrystalline panels for their sleeker black color.

You’ll generally find tones ranging from pale gray, medium gray and dark gray to beige, reddish and medium brown to dark brown, plus shades of blue ... colors and styles to find the asphalt ...

In CR’s roofing tests, we’ve found that some asphalt shingles perform better overall than others that cost more. And some provide a beautifully layered look or come in a huge array of colors.