Paint the same color as your trim.

Either paint it white or, better yet, get it to match the treads.

@houssaon We’ve been trying to find a stain that matches but we haven’t had much luck so far

Paint it gray, the color of your walls❣️

You could go a bit darker on the stain. These stains are from Minwax. Classic Gray and Oyster Gray look to be close. If you go darker Smoked Umber or Rowe House would look good.

You can mix your own stain from other colors. You’ll need a close sample of the wood though. Maybe you can buy a sample of the same type of wood as your handrail to play with, then buy small cans of stains that are close to the color you want. I got some stainless measuring spoons at Walmart, and disposable styrofoam bowls or preferably leftover glass jars to play with mixes. Also consider buying sandpaper and wood conditioner to use before you stain - it affects the final color. I have had more success with ”original” oil based stains than with any fast-curing or water based or poly stains.

I was able to match a piece of oak transition strip to a dark taupe stone tile. It was worth the trouble!

You might be successful going with a darker version of the color on your stair treads. Dark colors are easier to get the desired effect, because it is easier to null out the yellow and red tones in the wood. My favorite new stain color is a smokey espresso!

I would not paint it white if you are planning to use the handrail a lot.

Stain for sure! Paint will eventually chip due to high use.