Short answer: gray kitchen cabinets can go with almost anything, making them incredibly versatile. Shades of gray[1]  are more daring than white or beige, but they aren’t as dramatic as black or most primary and secondary colors.

 

Gray kitchen cabinets can be the focal point of your room, or they can highlight a secondary color, such as blue, green, orange, pink, purple, yellow, or green.

 

Here are just a few ways to showcase your personality with gray kitchen cabinets…

 

Pair Them with White Trim

 

One common concern kitchen remodelers share about using gray is the risk of it being too dreary. Pairing your gray cabinets with white trim can transform them from bleak to chic instantaneously. White makes gray pop, regardless of what shade you use. The color pairing is simple, understated, and absolutely beautiful.

 

Mesh Light and Dark

 

Darker colors are a hit in modern kitchens, just make sure that there’s a tonal balance. One way to accomplish this is by pairing dark paints, appliances, or trims with a lighter shade of gray. For extra credit, incorporate natural light where you can.

 

Match Your Island

 

Cabinet and island color pairings add uniformity to your kitchen. If you’ve fallen in love with a shade of gray, make your island the same color. Then, include colorful accent(s) in your kitchen, like white trims, bright appliances, or wall paints that vary from subtle to daring. As long as there’s something else that pops, the gray you incorporate in your kitchen can go beyond your cabinets.

 

If you don’t have an island, you can match your appliances instead.

Pale and Steel

 

Stainless steel has both modern and commercial appeal. While gray cabinets and stainless steel don’t often make a great combination, adding white or pale blue creates a beautiful balance.

 

Go Bold

 

Bright reds, oranges, and purples can really showcase your personality. However, too much of a bold color can overwhelm your aesthetic. The neutrality of gray kitchen cabinets offers you the freedom to incorporate your favorite bold color without it being “too much.” Add bright yellow bar stools, glossy green walls, purple appliances, or whatever else your heart desires.

 

Add Modern Marble

 

Marble reminds us of classic columns and sublime statues. It’s also considered one of the most luxurious countertop materials[2]  one can use. Marble countertops come in swirls of whites, beiges, pale blues, and blacks—all of which pair perfectly with gray cabinets. Because gray is neutral, your marble countertop becomes the star of your kitchen.

 

What Doesn’t Go With Gray: Other Grays

 

Before going with gray kitchen cabinets, look for other gray elements in your kitchen. Since it’s a neutral color, it’s easy to overlook the grays in your appliances, handles, or accessories. Even grays can clash with one another if you’re not careful, so keep an eye out.

 

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