Look at the undertones in the stain.
Colors that compliment dark hardwood.
When choosing paint colors for dark hardwood you will want to consider the undertones in the stain used to finish the floor.
In the same way light wood shows up boldly against dark or strong color on the walls.
If you have dark wood floors and trim and you paint your walls a dark brown or a dark green you have the same dark shade of color from floor to ceiling.
Blue paint colors offer the most flexible range of choices for complementing dark wood hues.
Your wood color and shade blends in and there is no balance.
Dark finishes such as mahogany walnut or cherry stand out in sharp relief against light colors such as a pale green or blue or a hue from the sunny side of the color wheel.
If you ve been wondering what to put with your dark floors to bring out their best features try these ideas.
There are so many shades of each color to choose from and you will want that color to compliment your floor well especially if it is hardwood.
Even lighter pine is a shade of color and it s not as light as many people think but rather a mid tone shade.
While blue paint might not work well for kitchens it creates a tranquil background for almost any other room from bedrooms to bathrooms.
Wood floors can be stained many shades as well including light stains dark stains and red or cherry stains.
A navy hue looks stunning with old walnut while peacock blues make a classic complement for mahoganies.
But when paired with the wrong furnishings and colors those floors run the risk of making the space feel dark and heavy.