What Paint Color for Walls to Match a Black Granite Floor?

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Angela Brady
Angela Brady
Published: Sep 29, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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High Contrast

Using very light or bright colors will create a sharp contrast and make the floor a primary decor element. Gleaming white walls have long been used with black floors to open the space and reflect light. If white is too stark, consider bright yellow or red for a more casual look.

Regal Harmony

Pairing black floors with deep, jewel-tone walls will lend an elegant sense of mystery and luxury to the room. Mix and match deep eggplant, ruby and emerald to enhance a dramatic element like a high ceiling. Dark colors can make spaces look smaller, so avoid them in already small rooms.

  1. Use earth tones to bring nature inside. Granite is a natural substance, so use colors inspired by things you see outside. Forest green, maple red, charcoal gray and saffron gold will work with the granite floor to create an inviting, comforting atmosphere.

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Angela Brady

Angela Brady has been writing since 1997. Currently transitioning to a research career in oncolytic virology, she has won awards for her work related to genomics, proteomics, and biotechnology. She is also an authority on sustainable…

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