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2019 Shingle Color of the Year

Black Sable

A New Take on a classic color

A timeless color that masters richness and depth using granules of classic black with gray, umber brown and a hint of sable. Dark and mysterious, TruDefinition® Duration® Designer shingles in Black Sable are the definition of fierce sophistication and dangerous beauty.

Red brick house with black sable shingles.

A montage of a horse set against a calm scene of a rocky cliff next to a body of water with mountains in the background. Featured next to the scene is a swatch of Black Sable shingles, the 2019 Shingle Color of the Year, which feature classic black with gray, umber brown and a hint of sable. At the bottom is a house with Black Sable shingles on the roof.

2019 Shingle Color of the Year Data Sheet

Learn more about the 2019 Shingle Color of the Year, 
Black Sable.

2019 Shingle Color of the Year Data Sheet PDF | 1011.54 KB


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2018–2019 Roofing & Exterior Color Pairings

See the color pairings guide for 2018–2019.

2018-2019 Roofing & Exterior Color Pairings PDF | 9.75 MB


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Duration® Series shingles offer spectacular curb appeal with our TruDefinition® color platform and the high-performance and durability of our patented SureNail® Technology. With an impressive limited lifetime warranty (for as long as you own your home) and wind protection of 130 MPH*.

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