Dark-colored oak cabinets will do best with paint colors of lighter hues. One can try cream, beige, light gray, or pure white to soften the warm glow of dark oak. Homeowners can also pick a pastel yellow or a soft burgundy color to complement oak’s orange hue.

Grey, being a neutral color, will go with virtually any colors you may choose to stain or paint your cabinet. This includes going with something as bold as a honey oak. This kitchen shows how a medium-dark grey can help tone down the overly yellow tones of oak wood in a beautiful, approachable manner.