Paint Colors That Go With Honey Oak (Cabinets or Trim)

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Honey oak is the wood of choice in 80’s and 90’s homes. Oak of course is not naturally this honey shade, but ambers over time due to the use of stains and polyurethane.

Will Honey Oak Come Back in Style?

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Understanding Color Theory

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Figuring Out The Perfect Color

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Paint Colors That Work With Honey Oak

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Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray

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Benjamin Moore Collingwood

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