What Paint Colors Go With a Mahogany Wood Floor?

Classic White

• Classic white works with just about any color of wooden flooring, but when paired with mahogany wooden flooring, both colors are enhanced. The white walls give a pristine backdrop for artwork and other collections, while the mahogany provides a rich, formal backdrop that gives polish and shine to the space. Opt for a matte white paint instead of a glossy paint for this pairing.

Natural Colors

• Soft and light shades of beige, tan and yellow are an ideal mix with mahogany wooden flooring. The rich shades of the flooring, coupled with the soft paint color, make the room appear larger than it is; this is an ideal pairing for smaller spaces. In larger spaces, this combination works as a way of providing a clean design palette; create traditional, formal interiors or rustic cottage chic spaces with this combination of colors.

Warm, Darker Tones

• There are warm yet dark shades of paint that also work in a room with mahogany covered floors. A rich, warm shade of purple or green, a dark and heartwarming shade of butternut yellow or a deep hint of warm orange (think citrus orange) open up these dark floors and work especially well in spaces that are without an abundance of natural light.

Cool Shades of Brown

• Cool shades of contemporary brown colors, like espresso and nutmeg, work well with a mahogany wood floor. These shades also pair well with other contemporary and cool-hued shades like burnt orange and brick red. Mahogany wood floors mixed with these paint colors are ideal in a modern, hip space or a space focused primarily on contemporary style.