12 Paint Colors that Go with Cherry Wood Floors, Cabinets, Trim

Find out the best paint colors that go with cherry wood and create a sophisticated and harmonious look in your home.

We all know the myth about George Washington and the cherry tree — my interior design spin on it is that young George had a creative plan to update their kitchen.

Today’s fashions are no different, with warm wood cabinetry and flooring a much-desired replacement for last season’s white and gray.

Let’s look at the paint colors accompanying the cherry wood trend.

The best Glidden paint colors for cherry wood are Camel Tan, Limitless, and Red Gumball. Benjamin Moore’s are Chantilly Lace, Tyler Taupe, and Porcini, while Sherwin-Williams offers Dark Brown, Leapfrog, and Honorable Blue. Choose Clare’s Golden Hour, Summer Friday, or Wing It.

Choosing Paint Colors that Go Well with Cherry Wood

Cherry wood is a timeless feature of many American homes, whether kitchen cabinetry or magnificent flooring. It is a gorgeous pink and red-hued hardwood ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and flooring.

There are several varieties, including Chilean, Caribbean, and even Brazilian, but a warm red undertone and a striking grain characterize all.

As cherry ripens, darkening over time, finding a paint match for cherry wood can be tricky. According to top paint brands, what are the best paint colors to go with cherry wood?

While the deep reddish brown can lean to mid-century modern, choosing contemporary colors will update and flatter this beautiful wood.

Glidden’s Best Colors for Cherry Wood

Owned by PPG, Glidden was first established in 1875 and, appropriate to the historic start to this post, originally supplied paint for wagons, furniture, and pianos.

However, today’s catalog of colors is utterly contemporary, with stunning shades to go with cherry wood.

#1. Camel Tan PPG12-13

You can’t go wrong with warm wood and neutrals, so, for a classic look, pair cherry wood with a rich tan. Both the wood and Camel Tan have warm brown undertones that make a timeless and elegant match.

I like this combination for an elegant dining room or living room, with crisp white accents.

#2. Limitless PPG1091-3

While Glidden’s marketing of the 2024 Color of the Year suggests that we call this gentle neutral “anything but yellow,” I can’t help but be slightly rebellious: this delicate shade is buttery soft.

Enjoy Limitless’ warm undertones as they enhance cherry wood’s fieriness in your kitchen. Lean into cottage core with this pairing, or enjoy the contemporary Limitless combination.

#3. Red Gumball PPG1187-7

Cherry on cherry sounds like the perfect combination for an ice cream sundae — let’s transfer that gorgeous sweetness to your interiors.

One of Glidden’s most popular reds, Red Gumball is a bright cherry red that makes your cherry wood floors glow. The effect is amazingly warm, so consider this combination for refreshing a light-starved, north-facing room.

Benjamin Moore’s Best Paint Colors that Go with Cherry Wood

Choose a paint color from luxury paint stalwart Benjamin Moore, and be assured that it will enhance the glowing shades of cherry wood.

#4. Chantilly Lace OC-65

To highlight the magnificent red tones of your cherry wood cabinetry, go for a fresh white with a slightly warm undertone.

Chantilly Lace is one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular paints, offering a sophisticated option whether your kitchen is ultra-modern or nostalgically traditional.

#5. Tyler Taupe HC-43

Opt for taupe if you’re nervous about the red cherry wood tones clashing with vivid color. Tyler Taupe is a luscious combination of brown and gray that complements cherry wood with its slight orange undertone.

Taupe is the ideal neutral for those who want to stick their toe into this season’s earthier palette without giving up their beloved neutrals.

#6. Porcini CSP-195

If my sister Beth is taupe, I’m greige, the more adventurous, more intense older sibling. Because of its gray undertones, greige leans a little cooler than taupe, balancing the warm intensity of cherry wood.

Porcini is one of Benjamin Moore’s most beautiful greige shades, inspired by the robust earthiness of Italian mushrooms. Anyone else in the mood for risotto?

Sherwin-Williams’ Best Colors for Cherry Wood

Design professionals continue to recommend Sherwin-Williams’s vast range of colors — there are nearly 2000 paints to choose from. Luckily, I’ve done the work for you and recommend pairing these three with cherry wood.

#7. Dark Brown SW 7520

This deep neutral shade, the color of rich milk chocolate, has the uninspiring name Dark Brown. Don’t be put off — pairing this rich, loamy shade with dark cherry wood is gorgeous, toning down the red.

If brown is too dull for you, use Dark Brown as an accent against crisp, clean white — I suggest Sherwin-Williams’ Pure White.

#8. Leapfrog SW 6431

Most of the colors explored so far embrace the warmth of cherry wood. Leapfrog lies opposite red on the color wheel, so it will intensify and flatter lighter shades of cherry wood.

This leafy green is inspired by the past few seasons’ love of all things organic and updates cherry wood details.

#9. Honorable Blue SW 6811

Another cool-toned option for balancing cherry wood’s intensity is dramatic Honorable Blue. This deep, saturated blue has violet undertones, making it a moody shade best for well-lit living rooms.

I love evening sky shades for cozy, intimate bedroom spaces, especially if your cherry wood has darkened with age.

Clare’s Best Paint Colors that Complement Cherry Wood

A new kid on the block compared to the more venerable Benjamin Moore or Sherwin-Williams, Clare’s lush paint colors can hold their own. This consumer-friendly brand has some delightful paints that pair well with cherry wood.

#10. Golden Hour

A deep, rich yellow complements rather than competes with the rosy glow of cherry wood. Golden Hour is a sunset-toned golden yellow paint that will update your living or dining room.

#11. Summer Friday

The brilliantly named Summer Friday is a relaxed, mid-toned blue that reminds me of afternoon picnics and that freedom when you escape (or better still skip) work or school. This lovely, cool option makes for an airy, soothing space, contrasting with the warmth of cherry wood.

Do consider this color to refresh a cherry wood kitchen. Can I urge you to paint the ceiling the same sky blue?

#12. Wing It

One of Clare’s best-sellers, Wing It, is a barely-there pink that picks up the glow of cherry wood. Choosing a faint rose pink over white adds a subtle warmth to a room, perfect for a country-inspired bedroom.

Final Thoughts

The characteristic red-brown of cherry wood is a stalwart for wood features, whether trim, woodwork, cabinetry, or magnificent flooring. The best paint colors for this wood are warm-toned neutrals, yellows, or reds that bring out the cherry in cherry wood or serene blues and greens that provide contrast.

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