Kitchen cabinet paint colors
Top picks for the cabinet
6 editor's picksAll cabinet colors at every brand
75 colors · 5 families15 colors per family, spread across the LRV range so each section has tonal variety. Tap any swatch with a curated guide for full spec and cross-brand matches.
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About cabinet paint colors
Kitchen cabinets are the highest-impact paint surface in any kitchen: largest visible surface, most touched, longest-commitment color decision. Color choice splits between safe (white, off-white) and statement (sage, navy, charcoal, deep green).
The picks below cover both ends. Soft warm whites for the safe play that ages well. Sage and navy for the cabinet colors that defined kitchen renovations from 2020 to 2026. Black and deep charcoal for design-forward kitchens. For paint chemistry recommendations, see [best paint for kitchen cabinets](/best/kitchen-cabinet-paint).
Cabinet paint colors — frequently asked questions
What is the most popular kitchen cabinet color?+
For 2025, sage green leads — Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage (HC-114) and Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) are the two most-spec'd. Hale Navy (BM HC-154) remains the second-most-common pick for islands and lower cabinets. Creamy whites (SW Alabaster, BM White Dove) are still the safest perennial baseline.
What paint should I use on kitchen cabinets?+
A cabinet-specific enamel that cures hard — Benjamin Moore Advance, Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel, or PPG Breakthrough. Regular wall paint doesn't hold up against repeated hand contact and cleaning solutions. Two coats over a stain-blocking primer (BIN, Stix, or Cover Stain) for the best long-term result.
Should I paint upper and lower cabinets the same color?+
Same color for a unified clean look (works in small kitchens). Contrasting upper/lower for a layered visual interest (works in larger kitchens): white uppers with sage or navy lowers is the most common two-tone scheme. Skip painting only the island a different color from both upper and lower; the math gets busy.