White vs dark wood stair riser (painted, tiles, stairs, color)

[Nn2036]

Would like to know what would look better with dark railing and dark wood steps? The style is Mediterranean/Spanish.
Here are the examples from the web:

White stair riser




Dark wood stair riser

[Corvette Ministries]

I like the white better. It would make the steps easier to see in the dark.

[silibran]

I like the second pic a lot. But, it might help to see a pic of the stairs you propose to paint.

[Nn2036]

The stair is not built yet but its composition is similar to this

[emm74]

I personally prefer a white riser with dark wood treads. But it's just personal taste, so go with whatever you like best.

[hothulamaui]

I also like white

[jerseyj]

Originally Posted by Corvette Ministries

I like the white better. It would make the steps easier to see in the dark.

^This!
Daughter has dark risers and the steps are very hard to see.

[kab0906]

White.

[silibran]

I think the second pic is stunning. I love the wood toned steps with gray risers. I think your stairway would make quite a statement painted that way. Seen against the white wall, the stairs look amazing.

[K'ledgeBldr]

I'm definitely a fan of white/trim color painted risers.

But, if you want a more traditional look for the "med/Spanish" style consider the hand painted tiles for the risers.