40 Best Kitchen Color Ideas for 2025

Dare to go bold with a rich hue like cobalt — just be sure to choose a simple backsplash for some balance. Finish the look with chrome and stainless steel finishes, like this setup from designer Nina Carbone.

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Dark Cobalt Blue by Behr

Photo by: Kelsey Ann Rose

Hunting for an unexpected hue? Try dark orange, whether it’s the entire kitchen or a way to define the pantry. In this modern kitchen, SEN Creative mixes warm wood cabinetry with warm orange for visual interest.

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Electric Orange by Benjamin Moore

Incorporate color in a subtle way with navy blue cabinetry and crisp white walls. For even more contrast, take inspiration from Berkeley Place and skip upper cabinets.

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Nearly Navy by Clare

If you have a second kitchen or a butler’s pantry, it’s the perfect opportunity to flex your creativity. Choose a vibrant shade of green, opting for a glossy finish to level up the drama.

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Grasshopper by Sherwin-Williams

Shades of purple are popping up in interiors. Glidden even named this daring shade its color of the year. A deep purple looks bold and dramatic, yet calming in the kitchen. Pair it with bright creams and whites so it doesn’t overpower.

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Purple Basil by Glidden

Pink is a unique choice for kitchen cabinets, but the right shade creates a warm, inviting space. Here, Studio DIY goes for a soft pink that leans toward neutral. Hint: Gold hardware is the perfect match for pink.

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Pink Bliss by Benjamin Moore

Green kitchens are all the rage — they’ve been trending for the last few years, but a nature-inspired hue can be timeless. Take note from Lucinda Sanford and pair a leafy shade with a botanical wallpaper.

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Sage Green by Behr

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, then weaves in gold hardware to complete the look.

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Eating Room Red by Farrow & Ball

Sunny yellow pendant lights are the perfect contrast to high-gloss blue cabinets. We love that designer Troy Spurlin ditches the cabinet hardware to further the retro style.

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Cobalt Glaze by Glidden

Lighten up an interior with powder blue, which evokes a calm, cool feeling, especially when paired with walnut wood accents. The pale hue, chosen by Clara Jung of Banner Day Interiors, is elevated by gold hardware.

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The Early Stuff by Backdrop Home

This kitchen, featuring attractive sage green cabinets against white walls, is a lesson in juxtaposition. Natural wood accents add a rustic farmhouse feel.

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Evergreen Fog by Sherwin-Williams

Reminiscent of a day at the beach, sunny yellow cabinets work well with a blue patterned tile backsplash.

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Sundance by Benjamin Moore

Painting cabinetry black — a popular paint color this year — is an easy way to create contrast and add drama. Here, Woodland Road Design pairs the dark hue with a white tile backsplash to produce this iconic color combination.

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Cracked Pepper by Behr

Recreate this bold, ocean-inspired interior with seafoam green cabinets and baby blue walls. The finishing touch: a woven pendant light.

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Arsenic by Farrow & Ball