How to Match Wood Tones to Wall Colors
Orange's complement is blue, but green is a near complement. Woods with an orange undertone, such as oak, maple and walnut, coordinate easily with blue, blue-gray, green and green-gray walls. The warm orange undertone on a Mission-style oak sofa contrasts well with sage green, peacock blue or light slate-gray walls. Orange undertones in wood flooring and oak furniture combine to provide a vivid complementary interplay with blue-gray. Accent pillows and vases in bright blue, orange and terra cotta intensify the color scheme, and gold-toned frames and light fixtures often work with this decor.
