What Does Each Shingle Color Look Like on a Real Home?
Choosing a shingle color from a small sample is hard. We photographed every GAF Timberline HDZ and UHDZ color on actual Utah homes so you can see exactly what each one looks like at full scale.
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GAF Timberline HDZ Charcoal
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Charcoal is the most popular shingle color in Northern Utah. The deep gray tone works with nearly every exterior color — brick, stucco, siding. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping, which is why we photograph every installation so homeowners can see the true appearance.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Charcoal pairs well with a black or dark bronze drip edge for a clean, finished look.
GAF Timberline HDZ Barkwood
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Barkwood is a warm brown blend that complements brick and earth-tone exteriors. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping, which is why we photograph every installation so homeowners can see the true appearance.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Barkwood pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Pewter Gray
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Pewter Gray is a softer, lighter gray that works well on homes with white, gray, or light-colored exteriors. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping, which is why we photograph every installation so homeowners can see the true appearance.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Pewter Gray pairs well with a galvanized or white drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Weathered Wood
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Weathered Wood is a mixed brown and gray blend that mimics the look of natural aged wood. Works well on traditional and craftsman style homes. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Weathered Wood pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Hickory
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Hickory is a rich medium brown that reads as warm and traditional. A strong choice for brick homes and log-style exteriors common in Cache Valley. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Hickory pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Shakewood
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Shakewood is a dark brown blend with gray undertones that gives homes a bold, grounded look. Popular on two-story homes along the Wasatch Front. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Shakewood pairs well with a dark bronze or black drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Slate
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Slate is a cool blue-gray that pairs beautifully with white and gray exteriors. One of the most distinctive colors in the HDZ lineup. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Slate pairs well with a galvanized or dark gray drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Mission Brown
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Mission Brown is a deep, rich brown with warm undertones. A strong choice for adobe, stucco, and southwestern-style homes. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Mission Brown pairs well with a brown or copper drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Hunter Green
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Hunter Green is a deep forest green that stands out on homes surrounded by trees and mountain landscaping. A popular choice in Logan and Cache Valley. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Hunter Green pairs well with a black or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Birchwood
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Birchwood is a light tan and gray blend that works well on homes with natural wood, stone, or light brick exteriors. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Birchwood pairs well with a galvanized or white drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Copper Canyon
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Copper Canyon is a warm terracotta and brown blend. A distinctive choice for southwestern and Spanish-style homes. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Copper Canyon pairs well with a copper or brown drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Golden Amber
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Golden Amber is a warm golden-brown blend that complements cedar, log, and natural wood exteriors. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Golden Amber pairs well with a brown or copper drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Cliffside
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Cliffside is part of the Bold Color collection. A striking gray-brown blend with strong contrast and dimensional depth. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Cliffside pairs well with a dark bronze or black drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Chestnut Valley
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline HDZ Chestnut Valley is part of the Bold Color collection. A rich warm brown with deep shadow lines. Works well on craftsman and traditional homes. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Chestnut Valley pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline HDZ Midnight Mesa
Installed in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline Bold HDZ Midnight Mesa is one of the most popular shingle colors in Northern Utah. The color appears slightly different depending on sunlight, roof pitch, and surrounding landscaping, which is why we photograph every installation so homeowners can see the true appearance.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
Midnight Mesa pairs well with a matching or contrasting drip edge. See the full drip edge color options below.
Premium Line
GAF Timberline UHDZ — Ultra High Definition
Timberline UHDZ is GAF's highest-performing shingle. It uses the same proven Timberline platform but with richer color blending, bolder shadow lines, and a thicker dimensional profile that gives each color more depth and visual weight on the roof. It carries a stronger wind and algae resistance warranty. For homeowners who want the top of the GAF lineup, UHDZ is it.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Charcoal
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Charcoal delivers the same deep gray as the HDZ but with 20% more thickness, richer color blending, and bolder shadow lines. The premium choice for homeowners who want the most substantial shingle in the GAF lineup.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Charcoal pairs well with a black or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Pewter Gray
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Pewter Gray is a softer gray with the added depth and dimension of the UHDZ platform. The thicker laminate construction creates a more pronounced shadow line across the full roof.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Pewter Gray pairs well with a galvanized or white drip edge.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Slate
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Slate brings the cool blue-gray of the HDZ Slate with the added visual weight and depth of the UHDZ platform. One of the most distinctive colors in the premium lineup.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Slate pairs well with a galvanized or dark gray drip edge.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Barkwood
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Barkwood is a warm brown blend with the richer color blending and bolder shadow lines of the UHDZ platform. A strong choice for earth-tone and brick exteriors.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Barkwood pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Weathered Wood
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Weathered Wood delivers the mixed brown and gray blend of the HDZ version with the added depth and dimension of the UHDZ platform. Works well on traditional and craftsman style homes.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Weathered Wood pairs well with a brown or dark bronze drip edge.
GAF Timberline UHDZ Shakewood
ULTRA HDInstalled in Northern Utah
GAF Timberline UHDZ Shakewood is a dark brown blend with the bold shadow lines and thicker laminate construction of the UHDZ platform. A striking choice for two-story homes and larger rooflines.
Recommended Drip Edge Pairing
UHDZ Shakewood pairs well with a dark bronze or black drip edge.