The 15 Best Kitchen Paint Colors for 2025
The kitchen is the most-repainted room in the house, and 2025 is bringing a fresh wave of choices. We asked designers, scoured social media trends, and analyzed search data to find the 15 colors defining kitchens this year. Whether you're painting cabinets, walls, or an island, there's a shade here for you.
Crisp Whites
White kitchens aren't going anywhere, but the specific whites are evolving. The trend is away from stark, blue-white tones toward warmer whites that feel lived-in.
Chantilly Lace(Benjamin Moore) — the gold standard for a clean, true white with no yellow cast. Perfect for modern kitchens with lots of stainless steel.
Pure White(Sherwin-Williams) — a slightly warmer alternative that pairs beautifully with butcher block countertops and brass hardware.
White Dove(Benjamin Moore) — for kitchens that want warmth without crossing into cream territory. Explore more in our white paint guide.
Moody Greens
Green is the biggest color story in kitchens right now. Dark, forest-inspired greens on cabinetry create a grounding, organic feel that plays beautifully with natural materials.
Essex Green(Benjamin Moore) — deep, dramatic, and incredibly sophisticated on lower cabinets with white uppers.
Pewter Green(Sherwin-Williams) — a softer sage-forest hybrid that's forgiving in both warm and cool light.
Tarrytown Green(Benjamin Moore) — a mid-tone green with blue undertones for a more modern feel. Browse the full green family.
Warm Neutrals
The gray kitchen era has given way to warm neutrals — creams, tans, and mushroom tones that add personality without being loud.
Edgecomb Gray(Benjamin Moore) — a warm greige that's become the default cabinet color for transitional kitchens.
Accessible Beige(Sherwin-Williams) — slightly warmer and works beautifully with oak flooring and stone countertops.
Shiitake(Sherwin-Williams) — a trendy mushroom tone for a kitchen that feels organic and current.
Bold Statement Colors
For homeowners who want to make their kitchen the star of the house, these bold choices are designer-approved.
Naval(Sherwin-Williams) — a rich navy for island cabinetry that pairs with white countertops and gold hardware.
Wrought Iron(Benjamin Moore) — a soft black that reads as a very deep charcoal, perfect for modern kitchen cabinets.
Wholesome(Sherwin-Williams) — the 2025 Color of the Year works as a surprising kitchen accent. Read our Color of the Year breakdown.
Soft Blues
Light, airy blues offer a fresh alternative to all-white kitchens without the commitment of a dark color.
Boothbay Gray(Benjamin Moore) — a blue-gray that feels coastal without being literal about it.
Sleepy Blue(Sherwin-Williams) — a muted powder blue that's calming and clean for kitchen walls. See more options in the blue color family.