14 Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors You'll Never Regret

These designer selects won't let you down.

Choosing a paint color for your kitchen cabinets can come with a lot of stress. They're often the most impactful part of your kitchen, meaning the pressure is on you to select a shade that will contribute to the room's overall design and not make you wish for a redo in six months.

Here’s the good news: There’s a selection of shades out there that, no matter the season, style, or space, will remain timeless for years to come. From classic white and dramatic navy to serene taupe, these colors have stood the test of time, seamlessly blending with various styles—from sleek minimalism to rustic farmhouse —to ensuring that your space feels cohesive, classic, and thoughtfully designed.

Below, we’re rounding up designer-approved kitchen cabinet paint colors perfect for your next makeover. These hues are more than just trendy choices; they’re timeless selections that can elevate your space and create a lasting impression.

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Dried Thyme by Sherwin-Williams

To make this causal country kitchen sing, designer Pascale de Fouchier chose a soft sage to compliment the humble finishes, like soft white walls and exposed wood beams. “Sherwin-Williams’ Dried Thyme is a timeless and versatile choice for seamlessly integrating open kitchens into living spaces,” he says. “It pairs well with a wide color palette and adds a subtle elegance.”

Sage Green

Approachable sage green brings the best of nature to your kitchen, with a mid-range tone that can be glammed up or dressed down. While this shade plays particularly well with natural wood and marble, it can look just as classic alongside unlacquered brass and rich soapstone.

CG59 by Fine Paints of Europe

If you’re looking to add a little oomph to an almost neutral shade like sage green, consider opting for a high-gloss finish, which can add a mirror-like shine to your cabinets and help bounce light around the room. “A timeless kitchen doesn't need to be all white, says designer Dan Mazzarini , principal and creative director at BHDM Design. “In this Austin home, we went with a high-gloss dusty green ( CG59 by Fine Paints of Europe ) inspired by the surrounding landscape. The understated hue adds lasting interest without being too in your face.”

Swiss Coffee by Benjamin Moore

To bring a relaxed, beachy feel to this space, architect Michelle Vassallo of MV Architects opted for cabinetry swathed in a crisp white that played well against the natural details in the space, like the wood beams and rattan lighting. “Benjamin Moore’s Swiss Coffee is an essential white that's versatile and looks beautiful in spaces with or without an abundance of natural light,” she says. “It makes any space feel warm and inviting."

White

Think white is boring? Think again! By choosing the right undertone for your space, you can score a light and airy feel that reads as energizing and comforting, not dull and drab. White can be tricky, so make sure to try out several different versions in your space to land on the right shade.

Lime White by Benjamin Moore

In this bespoke Martin Moore kitchen, the design team behind Studio Mae Interiors collaborated with the cabinet outfitter and designer David Sant to land on a crisp white— Lime White by Benjamin Moore—that felt both historic and luxurious, allowing light to flood the narrow space. “In this space, traditional and modern elements sit in complete harmony, resulting in a beautifully relaxing, balanced room,” says Sant. “It’s a classic, contemporary kitchen with a luxury twist.”

White Dove by Benjamin Moore

For a cozy cook space that complements the surrounding wood tones , the MV Architects team opted for a soft cream in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove , which reads almost white in the right light. “White Dove is a warm off-white with creamy undertones," says Vassallo. "It's not stark or clinical like other bright whites can read."

Cream

At first glance, you may think cream and white look pretty much the same. But opting for cream lends a slightly warmer effect, making it the ideal choice for toning down a hyper-modern space or softening a room that gets harsh afternoon light.

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Collingwood by Benjamin Moore

In this narrow city apartment, Mazzarini opted for a frothy cream—Benjamin Moore’s Collingwood —as a calm juxtaposition against the space’s other standout elements, heavily veined marble and dark wood accent cabinetry.

Hidden Sapphire by Benjamin Moore

For a rich and opulent scene, nothing conveys luxury quite like a dynamic navy blue. In this modern kitchen, the team behind Four Brothers Design + Build opted for a peacock-inspired blue, Hidden Sapphire by Benjamin Moore. “It’s a very rich and saturated color, without being garish, says Sandra Zabroske, architect and team leader. “When paired with a gold or brass tone, it seems to elevate this blue hue even more.”

Navy Blue

It doesn’t get more classic than navy—and it doesn’t get more versatile, either. With dozens of variations to choose from, this rich hue brings elegance and just a bit of drama to any kitchen.

Naval by Sherwin-Williams

When going bold with tile , your first instinct may be to tone down the cabinetry so the two don’t compete. However, when dealing with an almost neutral-like navy blue, you can feel free to have a bit more fun with your color without fear of overshadowing your standout tile. Here, designer Emily LaMarque opted for a nautical navy ( Naval by Sherwin-Williams) to ground piles of patterns.

Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball

When designing an approachable family kitchen, pro Valerie Helgeson of Design Directions looked to stormy gray-blue cabinetry ( Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball) to add a cozy pop of color, alongside coastal accents like seagrass, rush, wicker, and rattan.

Light Blue

Turns out, light blue isn’t just for nurseries. The soft hue can be relaxing and approachable when used in a kitchen , offering a subtle alternative to white that lends just a whisper of color. Pair it with finishes that with patina with time (like unlacquered brass or real stone) to keep it from skewing too saccharine.

Dusky Blue by Benjamin Moore

The team behind Mendelson Group was on the hunt for a shade that felt clean and classic for this Upper West Side kitchen, landing on an unexpected sky blue ( Dusky Blue by Benjamin Moore) that offers just a whisper of color, alongside handsome finishes and dramatic dark wood floors.

Accessible Beige by Benjamin Moore

In this timeless kitchen by the MV Architects team, greige cabinetry in Accessible Beige by Benjamin Moore complements creamy white walls and a counter-to-ceiling zellige backsplash that incorporates all the undertones of the cabinetry hue, including brown, white, cream, and gray.

Greige

Greige, taupe, mushroom, fawn—whatever you want to call it, the result is still the same: a nuanced, sophisticated shade that is like a cozy hug for your kitchen. Play with base tones (i.e. a little more purple or green or red) to skew the shade just so and tailor it to your room.

Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams

With rich slate flooring and inky black details, this nuanced kitchen from the team at Unique Kitchens and Baths is a study in contrasts. The mushroom-hue of the cabinetry is the brand’s proprietary hue, but it’s most often compared to Sherwin Williams’ Agreeable Gray for its dynamic taupe-meets-gray color.

Black in High Gloss by Fine Paints of Europe

“Black is the eyeliner of any room,” says Mazzarini. “Just like any look can use some liner, every room can use some black—it accentuates focal points and is endlessly versatile.” Here, the BHDM team opted for a high-gloss, jet-black finish from Fine Paints of Europe on the cabinetry and island to bring sleek sophistication to a city kitchen.

Black

At once dramatic and timeless, black cabinetry isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s not as scary as it seems. The versatile hue can skew modern or traditional depending on the rest of the finishes in your space—just make sure to test a swatch in your room before committing, as tricky undertones can leave you seeing purple, blue, or even green.

Soot by Benjamin Moore

Black can be an especially fun option for rooms that boast great natural light, and you won’t run the risk of creating a kitchen that feels too cave-like. “In this kitchen, Soot by Benjamin Moore creates a bold and dramatic contrast with white walls and subway tile in a kitchen that is bathed in natural light,” says Audrey English, an architect at Four Brothers Design + Build.

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