Wood trim can feel wonderfully homey and welcoming, and can lend a vintage feel to your home.

Overview

Here are the 13 best paint colors that go well with natural wood trim.

Look for a beige with a creamy yellow undertone to complement the warmth of natural wood.

White decorated living room with natural wood trim and large houseplant between wooden cabinets and leather chair

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This look could lean towards an Arts and Crafts or bungalow aesthetic with its cozy, vintage appeal.

Tan looks particularly good with a honey-toned wood.

It’s a versatile neutral that also helps the wood trim look modern and fresh.

Sherwin-Williams Barcelona Beige swatch

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Tip

Completely test awarm white paint colorin the room before painting.

A neutral with too much yellow or orange undertone for your room will make dark wood trim look dingy.

Gray-Green

A cool grayish-green paint looks cool and relaxing in rooms where natural light is abundant.

Sherwin-Williams Ligonier Tan paint swatch

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When painted next to natural wood trim, the soft greenundertonesshine through, creating an organic, calming look.

Icy blue is also a color that works beautifully with white should you ever want to lighten your trim.

Try this look with lighter furniture to help keep the look fresh and crisp.

Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube swatch

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Blush

Blush is an unexpected and welcoming color to pair with wood trim.

When paired with warm wood tones, the look is charming,ideal for a small cottage.

Clare Paint Seize the Gray

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When blush is used with darker, cooler wood, it can appear sophisticated and elegant.

Pair this paint choice with other rich colors and lean into a colorful look.

Dark teal has a warm, rich feel to it, making it the perfect partner for wood trim.

Behr Snow Fall swatch

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The contrast between the dark paint and a slightly lighter trim helps add to its intentional style.

Try it with Victorian-inspired decor and go bold with prints in the room.

Sherwin-Williams Classic Teal

you’re free to get creative with paint colors to pair with wood trim!

Valspar Du Jour swatch

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Try Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube, Snowbound, Tricorn Black, Inkwell, or Classic Teal with wood trim.

To make old wood trim look modern, opt for a cooler paint color rather than warm.

This helps the wood look crisp and elegant rather than dated or too yellow.

Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails swatch

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Benjamin Moore Iceberg swatch

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Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black

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Sherwin-Williams Inkwell swatch

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Benjamin Moore Bashful paint swatch

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Paint swatch of Turquoise Porcelain by Valspar

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Sherwin-Williams Intense Teal swatch

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