Take inspiration from these kitchen cabinet colors to update the most-used room in your home.

Nathan Schroder

A fresh coat of paint is an easy and inexpensive way to revamp your kitchen cabinets.

Use these popular cabinet paint colors as a guide for your ownkitchen refresh.

Kitchen with blue cabinets and walls

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This means covering everything in greenfrom the cabinets to the walls and even the range hood.

Break up the monotony with bright pops of other saturated colors like yellow, blue, and red.

Light wood and white accents give the room a coastal feel.

green kitchen by Dabito

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This almost-periwinkle shade can be carried throughout the house by continuing thepaint color on the trim.

Suggested paint color:Parma Gray No.

Copper hardware and decor, natural wood accents, and a black countertop ground this happy shade.

white shiplap walls with black cabinets and hanging gray pendant lights

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Tie it into the rest of the room by painting the trim yellow as well.

The gray undertones keep the kitchen leaning neutral.

A blackmarble countertopand sink are complemented with polished brass hardware and natural decor elements.

Kitchen with yellow cabinets and open shelving

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Dusty blue is similar to cool gray but with a splash of baby blue.

Keep the rest of the kitchen light and airy with a stark white countertop and backsplash.

To keep the room cool-toned, opt for silver hardware rather than brass.

teal kitchen with black marble

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This kitchen cabinet color looks great with both dark and light countertops.

Brass hardware and accents complementdark greenbeautifully.

A dark, saturated shade of teal grounds this kitchen’s airy white surfaces.

dusty blue kitchen cabinets

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Traditional tocoastal style, natural wood accents also go well with the dark blue-green cabinetry.

Warm hardwood floors andceiling beamsmake the space feel even more homey.

Use an orange-toned wood countertop to balance out the coolness of the paint.

kitchen with green cabinets

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While it is a neutral color, it’s not often seen on kitchen cabinetry.

It’s more rich than a classic off-white but is still versatile with other warm colors.

This kitchen pairsrift-sawn white oak on topwith soft white cabinetry below.

blue kitchen cabinets

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The contrast creates a more dynamic look, but the neutral tones offer timeless appeal.

Consider whether the undertones are warm or cool when choosing gray kitchen cabinet colors.

White kitchens have enduring style when paired with traditional elements such as subway tile and aged brass accents.

green kitchen

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To add interest, consider paintingthe island in a contrasting color.

Here,Benjamin Moore’s Newburyport Blue HC-155adds a cool, coastal feel to this white kitchen.

The sunny hue enhances the simple cabinetry style and welcomes guests into this cozycottage kitchen.

Beach cottage wet bar

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Suggested paint color:Babouche No.

Creamywhite cabinet paint colorswork particularly well infarmhouse-style kitchensfeaturing rustic elements such as aged wood or metal accents.

The pastel paint color brightens the space and reflects its shinywhite subway tile backsplash.

Kitchen with decorative casing

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Paired with an antique-inspired light fixture and oil-rubbed bronze hardware, the effect is equal parts modern andvintage.

The pleasing blend oftraditional cabinetrywith modern, warm gray paint creates a casual, comfortable kitchen atmosphere.

Richhardwood floorsand crisp white trim add contrast, making the cabinetry paint color read as a soft taupe.

light gray kitchen

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Thislight blue paint colorleans slightly gray, so it works well with brushed nickel hardware andstainless-steel appliances.

Depending on the light, thiscabinet colorreads as a sandy neutral or pale leaf green.

Trypainting kitchen cabinetswith this delicate shade as an alternative to gray.

high ceiling dining room with gray rug and wooden accents

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Suggested paint color:Fawn No.

Most variations of gray, including muted and charcoal tones,work well with a range of oranges.

Polished nickel cup pulls reinforce the aged style.

gray and white kitchen with hanging lights and patterned tile floor

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For elevated style, balance deep slate cabinets with crisp white walls and sleek silver finishes.

The green hue connects the room with nature while emphasizing a fun, laid-back style.

Balance the painted cabinets with a light, neutral wall color, and reserve wood ordark tonesfor flooring.

nautical blue kitchen island and seagrass stools

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The neutral hue reappears in the room’s tumbled-stone backsplash and amplifies pale yellow walls.

Black countertops have a grounding effect.

The timeless off-white hue picks up the natural light of this classic kitchen.

Yellow and blue kitchen with island

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The cabinet paint color, paired with wire mesh cabinet doors and warm hardwood floors, reinforces anold-worldfeel.

Because thegreige paint color features yellow undertones, it mixes beautifully with warm-hued accents.

A slightlydistressed finishgives the blue cabinet color a charming, antique appearance.

white kitchen with fruit

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Suggested paint color:New Hope Gray 2130-50, Benjamin Moore

mint green kitchen cabinets

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grey built in cabinets

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blue kitchen cabinets and oven

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sage green kitchen cabinets

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orange kitchen cabinets

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white cabinets with black stone countertops

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dark grey kitchen cabinets and oven

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aqua range and hood, celadon kitchen cabinets

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taupe kitchen cabinets

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cream kitchen cabinets

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grey kitchen cabinets, yellow chairs

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blue cabinet with dishes

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