What Paint Color Goes With Dark Wood Trim

Dark wood trim goes well with a range of colors.

Dark wood trim, on the exterior or interior of a house, gives the entire space an elegant, regal quality that evokes antique architectural and decor styles such as Gothic and Victorian. Many paint colors go well with dark wood trim.

Dark Colors

Dark colors such as emerald green, deep ruby red, sapphire and amethyst give the dark wood trim an old-fashioned yet sophisticated quality, suitable for rooms with lots of antique furniture. This is a dramatic choice, one that could make the room look quite dark.

Light Colors

Light colors give the dark trim a suitable amount of contrast. Such colors draw more attention to the dark wood and act as a spotlight for the trim. Colors like mint green, light mauve, butter yellow and robin's egg blue are so different from dark wood they create a dynamic color palette.

Shades of Brown

Any shade of brown effortlessly complements dark wood trim. Stay away from darker shades, however, so the pairing with dark wood doesn't look monotonous. More suitable paint shades are golden brown, dark honey, tan or ocher.

References

• "Elegant and Easy Rooms: 250 Trade Secrets for Decorating Your Home"; Dylan Landis, David McGrievey; 1997