From soft black and deep green to pale blue, try these popular colors for walls or cabinets.
The right colors can completely transform your kitchen, whether it's a light hue (think white, gray or powder blue) or a moody tone (like rich brown or dark green). It's important to consider trending paint colors, but when it comes to choosing the best color scheme for your cooking space, you'll want to find a combination that feels timeless. To help you settle on a favorite shade, we've rounded up the best kitchen color ideas for 2024 and beyond.
If you're upgrading your current space, look to the surrounding elements like your kitchen flooring, lighting, countertop style and backsplash design. Also, take notice of your layout's size and how many windows you have. Bright colors, like true whites or cool grays, work best in small kitchens or interiors lacking natural light. Rich tones, like emerald green or navy blue, can also make a statement in tiny spaces.
Choose to focus on one color for a monochrome moment, or experiment with timeless color combinations — you can't go wrong with black and white kitchens. On par with 2024 kitchen trends, green kitchens are still all the rage — ranging from light sage to forest green. We're also loving deep reds, sunny yellow and even Barbie pink this year. No matter if your kitchen design is modern, farmhouse, country or maximalist, we've got a gorgeous hue that'll inspire your space.
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Bold Black
Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color in 2024 — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Cracked Pepper by Behr
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Pastel Blue
Lighten up your interior with powder blue, which evokes a calm, cool feeling. The pale hue, chosen by Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, looks stunning mixed with walnut wood accents and gold hardware.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home
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Forest Green + Soft White
Rather than commit to a single paint color, design firm Forge & Bow opts for a nature-inspired green for lower cabinets and a crisp white for the uppers.
FIND SIMILAR SHADES:
Buffett Green by Benjamin Moore
Blank Canvas by Behr
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Wine Red
From burgundy and auburn to muted mauve, warm rusty reds are trending this year. Here, Kelsey McGregor, founder of Kelsey Leigh Design Co., uses a wine-inspired paint color on walls, cabinets and window treatments for a monochrome moment.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball
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Light Blue + Dark Woods
Contrast baby blue cabinets with bright white walls and a dark wood paneled ceiling. The dark wood creates drama and warmth, as well as a connection to the outdoors, according to Anna Popov of Interiors by Popov.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Glacier Stream by Behr
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Deep Green
Dark yet calming, this cool green is filled with gray undertones that make it feel nearly neutral. The modern shade is a perfect complement to natural wood flooring and marble countertops.
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Pewter Green by Sherwin Williams
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Creamy White
Light, warm and welcoming, this off-white shade looks elegant paired with gold fixtures and marble countertops. We're also loving that Ellen Hatton of BarnesVanze Architects swaps upper cabinets for a wall of windows.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Creamy White by Behr
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Sunny Yellow + Bright Blue
Blue and yellow sit opposite from each other on the color wheel, which means these sunny yellow cabinets work well with a blue patterned tile backsplash.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Sundance by Benjamin Moore
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Cool Gray
Light gray kitchens are timeless. Here, designer Kate Lester chooses a neutral shade that looks elegant and helps to reflect natural light, so the space feels larger.
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Gray Screen by Sherwin-Williams
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Dark Blue
No matter your design style, rich blue cabinets are a hit. The dark shade looks bold, yet still feels timeless. Take note from Caren Rideau, founder of The Kitchen Design Group, and opt for a blue patterned backsplash as well.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Very Navy by Behr
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Teal Green + Bright Coral
Experiment with a dramatic color combination, just as designer Michelle Bordeau does here with dark green cabinets and terra-cotta-colored upper walls.
FIND SIMILAR SHADES:
Coral Reef by Benjamin Moore
Essential Teal by Behr
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Rich Brown
Twenty twenty-four is all about warm earthy tones, and designers — like Emily Ruff of Cohesively Curated interiors — are loving rich brown. This deep shade creates a moody feel, without making the interior feel too dark thanks to a surge of natural light.
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Rich Brown by Behr
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Barbie Pink
After the year of Barbiecore home decor, hot pink looks striking on kitchen cabinets. Pair it with white walls and chrome hardware.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Peony by Benjamin Moore
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Crisp White + Warm Woods
Instead of going for a classic all-white kitchen, interior designer Emily Henderson creates intrigue with natural wood accents — from the wood paneled ceiling to the kitchen island base.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Supermoon by Backdrop
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Light and Dark Gray
Gray doesn't have to be boring. Subdued gray wall paneling tempers the dark gray cabinets in this kitchen design scheme.
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Seize the Gray by Clare
Graphic Charcoal by Behr
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Bright White
Crisp white paint is a timeless choice. It helps brighten your work station, and gives you the flexibility to decorate with bold accents. In her personal home, Shelby Girard — Havenly's VP, Creative & Design — contrasts an all-white palette with gold fixtures and raw wood bar stools.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Strong White by Farrow & Ball
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Light Green
Draw on the beauty of nature with a soothing green shade, like Caren Rideau of The Kitchen Design Group does here. She elevates the style with a display of wood cutting boards.
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Picnic by Sherwin-Williams
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Navy Blue
Create a modern, moody aesthetic with a rich blue hue. Here, interior designer Kelsey McGregor uses the same deep shade for cabinets, walls and trim.
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Old Navy by Benjamin Moore
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Mint Green
Give your retro kitchen a refresh with a layer of sweet light green paint. For a cohesive look, paint the exterior and interior of your cabinets — plus the backsplash.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Two Scoops by Clare
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Breezy Blue
Bring in a calming blue shade that adds color to your kitchen without overpowering the space. Take a note from the Mendelson Group and find a pale blue that feels bright, fresh and welcoming.
FIND A SIMILAR SHADE:
Summer Friday by Clare
Alyssa Gautieri
Associate Lifestyle Editor
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris
Home Design Director
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, "What's in My Cart."
