What Is a Good Wall Color to Go With Pine Flooring?

Pine is a light wood with lots of complexity.

Match the Colors

Pine is a blonde wood, tending more toward yellow and brown than maple or birch. An off-white paint with a beige or warm yellowish hue will integrate well with its primary colors, while a warm brown or green one will highlight the grain and knots. Either will create a harmony between the walls and the floor.

Contrast the Colors

Choosing a wall color that contrasts with the natural colors of pine flooring can create a bold accent. Blue, crimson or mauve, colors not present in the grain of pine, can create an interesting discord suitable for a room filled with old-world furniture or multi-colored wall hangings.

Bottom Line

Josette Buisson, artistic director with Pittsburgh Paints, as quoted by Linda Anderson in "Her Home Magazine," recommends using warm colors when flooring has predominantly yellow tones, as pine does. This avoids competition between the colors and creates harmony. Besides, she notes, yellow colors in a room are good for concentration.

References

• Her Home: Color Me Confused: Choosing the Right Paint Color for Every Room