16 Paint Colors That Go With Honey Oak Trim or Cabinets

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If you are looking to update your home and need to work around the expanse of honey oak kitchen cabinets or trim, then a few coats of the right shade of paint can instantly bring your space into the modern era.

Will Honey Oak Come Back in Style?

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Understanding Color Theory

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Paint Colors That Work With Honey Oak

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1. Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

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2. Benjamin Moore Collingwood

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3. Sherwin Williams Repose Gray

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