We are just finishing up a kitchen/family room/powder room renovation. Removed the tile in kitchen and powder room and replaced with wood which we stained a medium brown similar to @momofboiler1 to match existing floors in other rooms. It contrasts nicely with the new white kitchen cabinets.
I think I would have picked this color even if I didn’t have to consider the other rooms. I’ve had dogs and no problems with scratches but I keep their nails trimmed so maybe that has helped.