Natural stain will help the dark and light wood grain match evenly. Clear and natural will often be close to the same color and tone. You can mail us (your) sample and we will match it. You can put your shelf order into production and mail your sample at your convenience, this can speed up the prosses of your project. Our Samples will be finished on a piece of veneer for a more accurate color, Wood Color Samples Ship In 1-4 days. Get a sample of any of our shelves to make sure it will match your home's interior. Select the shelf stain that you would like a sample of and email or give us a call if you have any questions about this product.