Max Def Colors: The Ever-Expanding Palette of Landmark® PRO Shingles

By Alex Pecora on January 19th, 2022

When you choose Landmark PRO shingles by CertainTeed, the quality of your shingle is second to none. We use multiple roofing technologies to create tough, long-lasting, and great-looking products, because you should not have to sacrifice curb appeal for performance.  

One of the key aesthetic features of our Landmark PRO shingle line is its Max Def color palette, which is an improvement over standard palettes due to the increased contrast, rich coloration, and sophisticated gradient blends.

Learn about the latest Max Def color options, how we created them, and how you can choose the best shingle hue for your home.

Get to Know Our Latest Max Def Colors 

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Landmark PRO shingles have earned a reputation for quality and sophistication that can meet almost any design preference thanks to a wide range of colors. Among other shades, homeowners have fallen for the contemporary dark tones of Moire Black, the stylish slate-like look of Georgetown Gray, and the lighter, wood shake-inspired tan and brown of Resawn Shake. And now there are even more colors to love: 

• Espresso: A rich blend of black and brown granules, Max Def Espresso evokes a bold, flavorful coffeehouse roast. Enhance your home style with this warm, sophisticated shade. 
• Coastal Blue: Inspired by picturesque seaside towns, Max Def Coastal Blue combines cool grays and marine blues for a year-round beach vacation feel. Opt for this shingle color to achieve a calm yet vibrant look.
• Red Oak: An earthy mixture of reds, oranges, and browns, Max Def Red Oak is reminiscent of the fiery colors of fall. Its deep, ember-like glow is perfect for a cozy mountain lodge aesthetic.  

The availability of Landmark PRO Max Def colors varies by region, so be sure to review your color options online before deciding which ones to explore for your roofing project.

Color is Ingrained Into our Max Def Shingles

Landmark PRO shingles in Max Def Espresso, Max Def Coastal Blue, and Max Def Red Oak.
When it comes to roofing shingles, the product color is actually a complex array of colored granules that are combined to create gradient blends on the shingle surface. However, without beautifully colored granules, you can’t get a deep and robust shingle color.  

The journey to a high-quality color starts in the laboratory, where our research and development teams explore hundreds of different pigments and pigment combinations in order to identify the color blends needed to create a shingle color. Compared to standard shingle colors, Max Def colors have a unique and special blend composition that highlights the colors and aesthetics of the shingles.

Once the colors for the granule blend are identified, the granules are color-coated and added to our shingle surfaces during the manufacturing process using precise instruments that place the granules on the shingles to exacting specifications. The result is a rich shingle surface that creates your ideal roof color. 

Visualize Your Home With ColorView

If a few shingle swatches catch your eye, but you aren’t sure how they will look on your home, turn to the ColorView® tool by CertainTeed. With ColorView, you can upload a photo of your own home and mask it with different shingle colors to help determine which Max Def colors work best for you.

If tech tools are not your cup of tea, no worries! You can pay a small fee to have your photo professionally masked with different Max Def shingle colors to preview how your new roof would look.

Choose a Shingle Color That Shines

Don’t settle for a standard shingle color that blends in with other homes in the neighborhood. Standout with a selection from Landmark PRO’s Max Def color palette and enjoy beautiful protection that will last for decades.