30 Kitchen Paint Color Ideas You'll Want to Copy

When it comes to painting the kitchen, you may be a little unsure as to where to begin both in terms of location and color. But know that you can paint the walls, the cabinets, or even just part of a cabinet and make a major impact in the space. If you're a bit stumped about where to apply paint—and what hue to use—the 30 kitchens below are sure to help put you on the right track. Whether you're craving a shade that's deep and moody or are just hoping for something neutral and subtle, you'll find plenty of inspiration in these rooms.

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PPG Hint of Mint

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / JLK Interiors

Pale green isn't just a color reserved for nurseries or bedrooms; it can shine in the kitchen, too. Whether your home leans coastal or you just appreciate the color, don't be afraid to introduce it to your space. This light shade pairs best with white for a calming look.

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Clare Fresh Kicks

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Parker & Harlow

White kitchens have been popular for many years and can be styled to appear modern, traditional, or somewhat in between. This sunny space features crisp, modern hardware and accents.

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Behr Dark Cobalt

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Mary Patton Design

True blue adds a nautical touch to this family-friendly kitchen. Opting for woven, see through barstools means that the hue can really have its moment in this space.

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Clare Blackest

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / JLK Interiors

Black kitchen cabinets will make your space look sleek and moody (in the best way!). Black and marble or granite countertops is a common pairing.

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Clare Penthouse

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions

This kitchen's light gray walls match with the marble island and gray and white tile backsplash. Light gray doesn't need to be seen as a dreary color by any means!

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Benjamin Moore Oxford Gray

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Kate Lester

Cornflower blue adds a comforting touch to this kitchen island. The kitchen backsplash features a mix of blue and white and ties the space together while remaining playful.

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Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter

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While this kitchen is full of white cabinets, a beige island shakes things up just a bit without being too outside the box.

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Behr The Real Teal

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Zirbel Design

Feeling a bit funky? Go for a bright turquoise blue in the kitchen. This one pops against the space's wood tones but adds plenty of positive into the room.

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Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Mary Patton Design

A blue-gray is on-trend but timeless in this kitchen. As we can see in the above space, the shade is incredibly versatile and will look lovely with accents in shades of white, gray, and black alike.

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Glidden Flagstone

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / House of One

Light gray cabinets complement the other neutrals used in this ultra-modern kitchen. Gray is a great choice for those looking for a timeless hue that isn't as dark as black or as light as white.

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Benjamin Moore Calm

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A light gray with beige touches coats the cabinets and island in this kitchen while more colorful accessories add finish off the look.

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Farrow & Ball Blazer

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Lauren Pressey for Brende Marshall Design

There's nothing like a vibrant, tomato red to spice things up. "It’s a small space and this color draws you in," designer Jessica Brende says of this kitchen. "There are such rare opportunities to be immersed in bold color. This room is almost like a closet and we didn’t want to put a door on it. We wanted it to be eye candy."

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Benjamin Moore Dusty Cornflower

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Kate Lester

This kitchen features a mix of light blue and white cabinets, which blend together wonderfully. If you're hesitant to go all in with one color, consider taking a cue from this space and integrating a brighter hue more sparingly.

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Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Whittney Parkinson

A warm beige adds a natural look to this kitchen, which is accentuated by the use of organic accent pieces, such as wood cutting boards, branches, and plaster serving bowls.

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PPG Delicate White

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Desiree Burns

A crisp white and black kitchen looks amazing as is but could be even more fun with the addition of black and white checkered floors. This retro look is back in!

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Sherwin Williams Greenblack

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Ashley Montgomery

A deep green paint that's almost black looking mesmerizes in this contemporary kitchen. While this shade often pairs nicely with gold and brass, we certainly appreciate the silver touches in the above space, too, proving the color's versatility.

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Farrow & Ball Mere Green

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Kate Lester

Let's go, green! Named the color of the year for 2022 by a number of paint companies, green is having its time in the sun and will continue to dazzle in this gorgeous kitchen.

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Farrow & Ball Off-Black

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A chalkboard black hue isn't too dark and has a bit of a powdery finish to it. We see the color carried over into the space in terms of the sconces hung above the sink, which finish off the look nicely.

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Farrow & Ball Railings

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Designer Wendy Word chose this blue hue for a few key reasons. "I like it because it’s a complex color and it relates to everything else that’s coming into the palette," she says. "A kitchen that’s open to the dining and living room and the outdoors needs to relate. This color ties nicely to many of the neutrals as well as many other colors that are found throughout the home. It brings out the veining of the marble. It makes it more prominent."

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Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue

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A navy blue island pops in this white and wood kitchen. The styling here shows that navy isn't just a color for more traditional spaces, it can also be made to look modern and fresh.

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PPG Burnished Blade

The Spruce / Photo Illustration by Sabrina Jiang / Britt Interiors

Gray cabinets with brass pulls are oh-so-sophisticated and and sleek in the spacious kitchen above.

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PPG Pale Vista

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Ultra pale green is playful and beachy in this kitchen. Bring on the boho vibes!

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PPG Sandy Pail

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A sandy yellow warms up the walls in this open kitchen while allowing the white cabinets to really appear nice and crisp.

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Clare Deep Dive

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A welcoming blue paired with a marble backsplash and modern black windows dazzles in this kitchen. The paneled cabinet doors are ultra on-trend, too.

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Nippon Blue Flippers

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A dusty blue hue is soothing to look at while still being full of personality. A color doesn't have to be ultra loud and bold to make a surefire statement at home.

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Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue

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Painting just a stretch of your kitchen still will make a major statement as we see here. Choose a color that you'd like to have do the talking, whether it's a saturated hue or something light and soothing.

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Benjamin Moore Iceberg

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A baby blue, so soft that it almost appears white, stuns in this kitchen, where it's paired with eye-catching black and white tile backsplash.

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Clare Timeless

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If crisp white isn't for you, consider going in the direction of off-white. This eggshell color looks right at home in the above farmhouse-style space.

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Glidden Pink Salmon

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Who doesn't love a cheerful salmon pink? This backsplash color is here to bring the fun.

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Clare Neutral Territory

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Warm beige also looks beautiful paired with black. This kitchen brings the California cool vibes.

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