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    11 Beautiful Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors

    Posted: Apr 5, 2021 · Updated: Apr 7, 2022 ·This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Choosing a kitchen cabinet paint color is one of the many decisions you'll have to make when updating or remodeling a kitchen.

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    White is always a safe choice, but even then do you choose a cool white, warm white or pick a more neutral middle ground white?

    If white is boring, think outside the box! You can stay in a saver zone with light grays and greiges, or really up the wow factor with a striking green, blue or black.

    Whatever you ultimately decide on, don't let trends or others' opinions dissuade you from your vision! Your kitchen should mirror your personality and be a natural extension of how you've decorated the rest of your home.

    With that in mind, here are my 10 favorite kitchen cabinet colors to help you choose a shade thats right for you and your space.

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    1 Sherwin Williams Pure White
    2 Sherwin Williams Alabaster
    3 Sherwin William's Repose Gray
    4 Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter
    5 Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray
    6 Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue
    7 Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray
    8 Sherwin Williams Naval
    9 Sherwin Williams Pewter Green
    10 Sherwin Williams Peppercorn
    11 Benjamin Moore Char Brown
    12 Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black
    13 The Takeaway

    Sherwin Williams Pure White

    Sherwin Williams Pure White is the shade you are going to want to choose if you are looking for a neutral white that works well with both warm and cool color palettes.

    It gives the look of bright white cabinets without feeling stark or cold. Pure White is a great choice for a timeless, modern and elegant kitchen.

    Pure White kitchen cabinets
    Sherwin Williams Pure White via Linda McDougald Design

    Sherwin Williams Alabaster

    If you love white cabinets, but want something a little warm and creamy, then Sherwin Williams Alabaster may the right choice for your cabinets.

    If your existing kitchen or plans for a new kitchen include lots of warm wood or an overall warmer color palette, Alabaster will be the perfect choice for you.

    It pairs beautifully with both brass and flat hardware, and works with all styles of cabinets and kitchen decor.

    SW Alabaster cabinets
    Alabaster via OC LA Hauling Services

    Sherwin William's Repose Gray

    If you've read this blog for any length of time, you'll know that Repose Gray is my go to gray, thanks to its wonderful chameleon nature - it really is such a versatile shade of gray.

    Repose Gray cabinets are on trend, but also look very classic thanks to the warmth in the gray. The color pairs well with both warm and cool tones color schemes, so it's quite unique in that respect.

    Kitchen with wood beams overhead and cabinets painted Repose Gray
    Repose Gray via Allan Edwards Builder

    Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

    Another stunning greige paint choice for kitchen cabinets is Revere Pewter, a slightly warmer choice than Repose Gray, but again extremely versatile. It is also slightly darker, giving it a more depth of color.

    Kitchen cabinets painted Revere Pewter
    Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter via All Sorts Of

    Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray

    Chelsea Gray is a stunning choice for a kitchen. I absolutely love this shade when paired with a combination of black and wood tones.

    This is the perfect mid tone gray which will add luxury and earthiness to your kitchen. It's also an excellent choice for a contrasting kitchen island color.

    warm gray kitchen cabinet paint color
    Chelsea Gray via Vintage Home Love

    Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue

    Van Courtland Blue is a stunning coastal blue with a slight grey undertone. This is a really pretty choice if you are on the search for a blue shade which is subtle but nods to that coastal feel.

    It looks amazing paired with crisp whites and grays, but also works well alongside natural wood tones and warm brass.

    Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue paint laundry room cabinets
    BM Van Courtland Blue via Stephanie Gamble Interiors

    Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray

    Boothbay Gray is the color I chose for my pantry cabinets, and it's the prettiest shade of blue gray. The color changes depending on the light (it can even look a tiny bit green), but it mostly leans quite blue.

    Walk in pantry with blue gray cabinets

    Sherwin Williams Naval

    Naval is a classic choice if you are looking for a dark navy which is rich and luxurious. Naval will transform your kitchen and give it a timeless, nautical feel.

    navy blue kitchen cabinet color
    Sherwin Williams Naval via Dina Holland Interiors

    Sherwin Williams Pewter Green

    Green is one of the most popular and trendiest colors of the year so it wouldn't be right not to include this gorgeous Pewter Green.

    This is a dark, almost gray green which looks stunning against off whites and black tones. Pewter Green is a wonderful choice if you are looking for a color to revive your kitchen and bring it into this year.

    dark green kitchen cabinet paint color
    Pewter Green - Emily Henderson via Sherwin Williams

    Sherwin Williams Peppercorn

    There is something about dark grey that screams luxury and opulence, right? Peppercorn is a stunning paint color for kitchen cabinets.

    In many ways it's such a versatile shade choice as it pairs with so many other colors well; think wood tones, whites, greens, even blues. This color has got you covered!

    Peppercorn can slightly change color depending on the light - sometimes looking closer to black, sometimes a really deep blue gray and other times even a touch purple.

    Definitely test it in your space before committing!

    kitchen island cabinets in SW peppercorn
    Peppercorn via Thrifty Decor Chick

    Benjamin Moore Char Brown

    Certainly not for the faint hearted, Char Brown is a risky choice but a super fashionable one! This wonderful dark rich brown screams chocolate, right? This is going to be massive for this year - think earthy tones, greens and bringing the garden inside.

    kitchen cabinets painted brown
    Char Brown via Benjamin Moore

    Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black

    black kitchen base cabinets with white open shelving
    Two Tone Kitchen via Elizabeth Lawson Design

    In the right kitchen, black cabinets make for the most beautiful contrast, especially alongside bright white counters.

    Your kitchen will need quite a lot of natural light to truly pull this modern look off. But when done right, I think such a striking color choice will actually stand the test of time.

    The Takeaway

    Whatever your color choice, select a kitchen cabinet color that makes sense with the rest of your home, while keeping your personality in mind.

    Whether you're remodeling from scratch or just itching to break out the paint, choose a color that you'll be able to love for years to come!

    However, no matter what you have read or photos you have seen online, it's SO important that you always sample paint colors in your own home before committing.

    Instead of purchasing a ton of sample paint pots, my friends at Samplize have made it really easy with their amazing peel and stick paint samples.

    These samples are made with real paint, are easy to store and move around your house as you need! They are the only paint samples I buy and they ship quickly, too!

    Purchase your paint samples here.

    More Paint Colors

    • Best Paint Colors For Kitchens With White Cabinets
    • Wall Colors That Go With Dark Wood Floors
    • 10 Of The Best Kitchen Island Colors
    • Best Living Room Paint Colors 2022

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    Unfortunately, I no longer have the time to answer personalized paint color questions. If you leave a comment asking for personalized advice, it will not be answered. Sorry!

    Comments

    1. Mary

      April 07, 2022 at 5:53 am

      What color are the walls in the picture with pure white cabinets

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      • Jenna Shaughnessy

        April 08, 2022 at 1:46 pm

        Hi Mary, you'll have to click through to the source and see if they have the info. It's not my home.

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    2. Karl Cowan

      December 20, 2021 at 12:29 pm

      Awesome post. I like the Courtland Blue cabinets for their classy look. I bought the best paint sprayer for cabinets to accomplish this task.

      Reply
    3. Sara Anderson

      December 09, 2021 at 11:56 am

      oh my gosh I love that blue cabinet refinishing!

      Reply
    4. Chy

      April 05, 2021 at 3:22 pm

      Great post! My kitchen and bathroom cabinets are a beautiful sage green. We built in 2015 and even our builder and his wife, an Interior Designer, were not sold. But we love it and it's amazing how anyone coming to our home loves the colors. It was a gamble but I'm happy to see that the trend is now to have options with color.

      Chy

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