Browse official McElroy color charts for standing seam, 5V and exposed-fastener roofs. Compare finishes and choose samples for your home.
Start with your roof panel, then choose the color. Barnes N’ Roofs can help you compare McElroy Metal options for your Central Texas home and confirm the exact panel, finish and availability in your estimate.
These are official manufacturer chart previews, not a live stock list. Colors on a screen are approximate. Approve a physical metal sample before ordering.
Which chart should I use?
| Roof option | Start here | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Standing seam | Architectural chart; Meridian chart for Meridian | Exact panel, gauge, finish and supplying plant |
| 5V | 5V color chart | Color availability and delivery to Central Texas |
| R-Panel and corrugated profiles | Commercial exposed-fastener chart | Exact profile and PVDF or SMP finish |
| Max-Rib or Mesa | Max-Rib / Mesa chart | Product grade, coating and color combination |
Standing seam colors
The architectural chart includes light neutrals, grays, bronze tones, greens and reds. Use it to build a shortlist, then check compatibility with the standing seam system selected for your roof.
Open the full architectural color chart (PDF)
Premium and specialty finishes
Want a different look? McElroy also shows premium colors, metallics, specialty finishes and woodgrains. These are not interchangeable across all roof and wall panels. Confirm intended use, price and lead time. Copper Penny Metallic is a finish name, not a solid copper roof.
Meridian colors
Choosing Meridian? Use its product-specific chart. The preview below shows the first page; the full PDF includes additional colors and availability notes.
Open the full Meridian color chart (PDF)
5V roof colors
The 5V chart identifies painted PVDF options and unpainted Galvalume Plus. Plant inventory notes in a published chart are not a guarantee of current local stock. We confirm the supply details for your project.
Open the full 5V color chart (PDF)
R-Panel and corrugated colors
This chart covers Multi-Rib, R-Panel, Mini-Rib, Multi-Cor, M-Cor, U-Panel and Multi-V. Some swatches list both PVDF and SMP; others list only one. Match the color to the exact coating in your quote.
Open the full exposed-fastener color chart (PDF)
Open the Max-Rib / Mesa color chart (PDF)
Find your color family
| Look you want | Colors to compare | Try the sample beside |
|---|---|---|
| Light and understated | Regal White, Bone White, Sandstone | Stone, siding and window trim |
| Modern contrast | Ash Gray, Slate Gray, Charcoal, Matte Black | Fascia, gutters and dark windows |
| Warm and earthy | Medium Bronze, Dark Bronze, Buckskin | Brick, timber and limestone |
| Traditional color | Colonial Red, Evergreen, Roman Blue | Shutters, doors and nearby structures |
| Metallic appearance | Galvalume Plus or listed metallic finishes | The actual roof panel in sunlight |
These are design starting points drawn from the charts, not a promise that every color is available on every panel.
PVDF, SMP or bare metal?
| Finish | What it means | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| PVDF | Architectural paint system with strong resistance to fading and chalking | Exact coating, color and written finish warranty |
| SMP | Silicone-modified polyester paint used on many economical panel options | Fade/chalk coverage and the product grade |
| Galvalume Plus | Unpainted metallic appearance | Substrate coverage and appearance expectations |
| Premium / specialty | A distinct color or surface effect | Roof suitability, added cost and availability |
A color name does not tell you the whole finish specification. Compare the panel, substrate, coating and written warranty together. Paint coverage is separate from installation workmanship and weather-tightness coverage.
McElroy substrate and coating information
See it on your house
Narrow the choices to two or three colors.
Compare physical samples outdoors in sun and shade beside your exterior finishes.
Check HOA requirements before approving the order.
Confirm matching trim, gutters and any exposed fastener colors.
Have the panel, gauge, coating and final color written into your estimate.
Try McElroy’s color visualizer
Ask Barnes N’ Roofs about colors and an estimate
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Chart images: McElroy Metal. Manufacturer examples are not presented as Barnes N’ Roofs installations. Charts accessed September 18, 2026; printed revision dates vary. Current manufacturer specifications and confirmed order availability control.