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4 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors You'll Love

Leanne Potts

By Leanne Potts
Updated October 30, 2024

Are your kitchen cabinets looking tired? Paint them. It transforms the look of the room and brings personality and warmth to one of the busiest spots in your home. Here are some of the year’s most popular colors for kitchen cabinets.

Go to the Dark Side With Black Kitchen Cabinets

White kitchen cabinets remain classic, but boldly colored cabinets have made a comeback as a way to pull off kitchen cabinet updates. One of the most popular kitchen cupboard paint colors is black. Black kitchen cabinets go with almost everything, so you can make this sophisticated hue work with a wide range of color palettes, fixtures and finishes. Black kitchen cabinets add depth to the room by pulling your attention into the space, and they create a luxurious feeling. From a practical standpoint, cabinets painted black hide splatters, drips and dirt, so you won’t need to wipe them down as often as you do lighter shades. Mix black kitchen cabinets with surfaces like a butcher block countertop or rattan shades to warm up a black and white color scheme.

Tip

To heighten the luxe look of black kitchen cabinets, swap in polished brass cabinet pulls.

Tip

If you're repainting, it's important to get high-quality paint for refinishing cabinets. It'll produce a smooth, hard finish that'll last for years to come.

A dollop of black paint in the shade Peppercorn has gray undertones.

Peppercorn

A dollop of black kitchen cabinet paint in the shade Cyberspace has blue undertones.

Cyberspace

A dollop of black paint in the shade Tomcat is a straight-up ebony.

Tomcat

A dollop of black kitchen cabinet paint in the shade Nevermore is a cool raven hue.

Nevermore

A dollop of black kitchen cabinet paint in the shade Darkroom has warm brown undertones.

Darkroom

Bring the Outdoors Inside with Green Kitchen Cabinets

Colorful painted kitchen cabinets are trending right now and green is really having a moment. Whether you go with olive green, emerald or sage green cabinets, these earthy hues are a fresh alternative to the traditional whites and grays that have dominated kitchen color schemes for years. Green is easy to match to your existing finishes, kitchen flooring and light fixtures, too. You can find a shade that works with your tile backsplash, countertops and floors. And green makes a warm and inviting space for entertaining, cooking or dining.

Tip

Good cabinet paints typically have a semi-gloss or satin finish. A finish with some sheen stands up to wear and tear and is easier to clean.

Cucuzza Verde is green paint with a yellow undertone.

Cucuzza Verde

Derbyshire is a kelly green with true tones.

Derbyshire

Pewter Green paint is an olive green hue with black undertones.

Pewter Green

Organic green is a spring green.

Organic Green

Vegas Green is a pure green paint for interiors.

Vegas Green

Cool it Down with Blue Kitchen Cabinets

Blue paint colors for kitchen cupboards range from soothing cobalt blues to formal navy. Beachy blue hues work well with brushed nickel hardware and stainless-steel appliances. Bold blues have a rich depth that pairs well with white countertops and a white tile kitchen backsplash. Navy blues have a touch of black that gives kitchen cabinets a timeless and historic feel.

Tip

The best-painted kitchen cabinets have one thing in common – a primer is used. You’ll need fewer coats of paint for full coverage.

Lupine is a beachy blue with warm undertones.

Lupine

Moscow Midnight is a hue of deep blue with green and black undertones.

Moscow Midnight

Georgian Bay is a shade of blue paint.

Georgian Bay

Resolute Blue is a shade of blue paint.

Resolute Blue

Endless Sea is a shade of navy blue paint.

Endless Sea

Get a Timeless Look With Ivory Kitchen Cabinets

For a break from the ubiquitous all-white kitchen, try a warmer look with kitchen unit paint in neutral shades of cream, ivory and linen. Off-white kitchen cabinets bring a timeless look to a space and highlight natural materials like marble countertops. Try pairing off-white cabinets with wood countertops and brass cabinet pulls to maximize the warm feel. An off-white paint with subtle hints of gray looks good paired with brushed nickel cabinet pulls and stainless-steel appliances.

Ivory Lace is a shade of off-white paint with beige undertones.

Ivory Lace

Wispy White has gray undertones.

Wispy White

Dandelion Wishes is a shade of off-white paint with cool undertones.

Dandelion Wishes

Divine Cream is a warm shade of off-white paint with beige undertones.

Divine Cream

A dollop of off-white paint in the shade Natural Linen has warm undertones.

Natural Linen

Skip Painting and Buy New Cabinets

If painting cabinets is a bigger project than you want to tackle, buy your new cabinets at Lowe’s. A designer can share styles and kitchen cabinet paint color ideas. We'll even install them for you.

Schedule an appointment with one of our licensed kitchen specialists to get started.

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