When it comes to roof shingle colors, the solar reflectance of the color impacts the surface temperature. Lighter colors reflect sunlight more, which keeps them color while darker colored roofs tend to absorb more sunlight, making them warmer. The shingle color can impact the roof surface temperature. There can be a difference of up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit between a black shingle and a white shingle, with a lesser differential in the range of colors. Whether the surface temperature of your shingle impacts the temperature inside of your home depends on the amount of insulation you have installed between the attic and the living areas.