Clay roof tile colours
Tudor makes its clay roof tile colours the traditional way: most get their colour from Kent sand pressed into the face before firing, a coarser grain for the Antique colours and a finer one for the Sussex colours. Natural Clay has no sand at all. There are 13 colours in all.
Clay roof tile colours by family
- Medium AntiqueEarth brown
Dark AntiqueWarm black
Red AntiqueMid red
JubileeWeathered brown and black
Weathered EarthDark chocolate
Sussex RedOrange
Sussex BrownLighter brown
Rustic RedRed orange
Russet BrownMellow brown
Natural ClayBrown orange
English OakWarm brown, for seamless repairs- English Dark OakDeep brown, like 18th-century pegs
English Oak BlendA mix of warm, earthy tones
How to choose a colour
- Look at the roofs around you, especially in a conservation area. Your conservation officer may have a view.
- Order samples and look at them outside, in daylight, next to your brick or stone. Screens change colours.
- Think about mixing: colours are packed separately, so your roofer can blend two or three on site. Jubilee in the mix gives an instantly aged look.
- Ask us for an address near you where a colour is on a roof, or visit the factory in Lydd by appointment.
Clay is a natural material and every firing varies slightly, which is part of the appeal. The Roof Tile Association explains this in its guide to achieving the best visual effect.
Questions about clay roof tile colours
Can I mix clay roof tile colours?
Yes. Every colour is packed separately and your roofer blends them on site. Mixing in Jubilee gives an instantly aged look.
Which colours suit conservation areas?
The English Oak range was developed for conservation areas and heritage properties, and the Traditional colours suit most period settings.
Will the colour be the same as the photos?
Screens show colours differently, so always look at real samples in daylight before you choose.
Are handmade tiles all exactly the same colour?
No. Tones vary slightly by design, and tiles are sorted for quality and colour after firing.
Choose colours in daylight, not on a screen
We deliver samples by hand wherever we can, and you are welcome at the factory in Lydd by appointment.