How to Choose Paint Colours That Match Timber Flooring 🪵
Timber flooring is one of the most beautiful and timeless features you can have in your home.
But choosing the right wall colour to complement it?
That’s where many homeowners get stuck.
The key is understanding the undertone of your timber — warm, cool or neutral — and picking paint colours that enhance, not compete with, the floor.
Here’s a guide to choosing the perfect Benjamin Moore paint colours for your timber floors.
1. Identify Your Timber’s Undertone
Before choosing any paint colour, check whether your flooring looks:
- Warm → red, yellow, honey, or orange undertone (e.g., Blackbutt, Spotted Gum)
- Cool → grey, ash, driftwood tones
- Neutral → balanced brown without heavy red/yellow
💡 Tip: Look at the timber in daylight — artificial light can shift undertones.
2. Best Paint Colours for Warm Timber Flooring
Warm timber floors pair beautifully with soft neutrals that calm the warmth without clashing.
🎨 Benjamin Moore Recommendations:
- Classic Gray (OC-23) – soft, elegant greige
- Balboa Mist (OC-27) – warm, modern neutral
- White Dove (OC-17) – warm white that complements honey and red tones
These colours balance warmth and create a bright, welcoming feel.
3. Best Paint Colours for Cool Timber Flooring
Cool greys or ash-toned timbers work best with crisp, modern colours.
🎨 Try:
- Chantilly Lace (OC-65) – pure, clean white
- Stonington Gray (HC-170) – refined cool grey
- Gray Owl (OC-52) – versatile grey with subtle warmth
These shades give cool flooring a fresh, contemporary look.
4. Best Paint Colours for Neutral Timber Flooring
Neutral timber is the easiest to match — most colours work beautifully.
🎨 Benjamin Moore Favourites:
- Revere Pewter (HC-172) – universally flattering greige
- Natural Cream (OC-14) – soft, cosy neutral
- Pale Oak (OC-20) – modern, airy off-white
Neutral timber + neutral walls = timeless, upscale interior.
5. Want Contrast? Go Darker on the Walls
Dark charcoal, navy or deep green tones look stunning with light or mid-tone timber floors.
🎨 Statement Colours:
- Hale Navy (HC-154) – dramatic yet elegant
- Knoxville Gray (HC-160) – moody green-blue tone
- Iron Mountain (2134-30) – warm charcoal
Perfect for feature walls, studies or modern living rooms.
6. Avoid Colours That Compete With the Timber
- Too much yellow next to yellow-toned floors can feel outdated
- Too much red with reddish timber can feel heavy
- Bright whites can look stark with warm floors
Neutral balance is key.
Final Thoughts
Timber flooring brings character and warmth to a home.
Choosing the right paint colour can highlight its natural beauty and create harmony throughout your space.
At My Paint & Co, we help homeowners and designers find the perfect Benjamin Moore paint to match every timber tone.
✨ Visit us in-store at Mitchell, ACT or shop online today.