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Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors

The right kitchen cabinet paint colors transform the heart of your home into a warm and inviting space. Soft neutrals bring a sense of calm, while bold contemporary hues add character and style. Each shade supports daily cooking, casual meals, and family gatherings, turning the kitchen into a functional and stylish centerpiece that balances beauty and purpose.

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Color Ideas

These popular kitchen cabinet colors bring together function, style, and durability. They are ideal for updating painted kitchen cabinets and creating a polished, timeless finish. Each shade in this curated selection works across modern, traditional, and transitional kitchens, offering versatile cabinet color ideas for any space.

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Why These Colors Work for Kitchen Cabinets

The best colors for kitchen cabinets offer timeless style, balanced undertones, and everyday versatility. Each shade in this collection was selected to support the natural flow of a kitchen and complement a range of surfaces.

These painted kitchen cabinets coordinate beautifully with warm wood tones, stainless steel appliances, and stone countertops. Soft neutrals create an inviting backdrop, while darker hues provide a grounded focal point. 

Gentle undertones of green, brown, and gray add depth without overwhelming the space, allowing the cabinets to fit with both classic and modern finishes.

Versatility

Each color adapts to a wide range of design styles, including coastal, traditional, modern, and minimalist.

Match your furniture and flooring

Earth tones like Birchwood or Tobacco Incense pair well with spaces that feature plenty of wood. For a clean, modern look, try Igloo or Yes, it’s Greige alongside minimalist furniture.

Create a focal point

To add visual weight, use deeper shades like Harrison Rust or Chicory Coffee on one wall or in a recessed space.

Stick to cohesive undertones

Keep undertones consistent across your home to maintain a smooth visual transition between rooms.

Best Dunn-Edwards Paint for Cabinets

For cabinets, use a durable finish designed for frequent cleaning and daily wear. Dunn-Edwards cabinet and trim paints are formulated to level smoothly and hold up to high-traffic kitchens. Choose the right sheen for your look, then sample your top colors next to counters and hardware before committing.

Featured Product

DECOGLO® is an ultra-premium, interior, ultra-low VOC, urethane-modified acrylic cabinet, door & trim paint. DECOGLO® applies easily, has exceptional scuff, chemical, print and block resistance and provides a durable, hard, lacquer like finish.

Sample Before You Paint

Ordering samples through Dunn-Edwards Perfect Palette® makes it easy to see how every color interacts with your counters, backsplash, and flooring. This simple step provides confidence that the chosen cabinet color will bring lasting style and harmony to your kitchen.

Bring Your Kitchen Vision to Life

Refresh your kitchen with cabinets that reflect your style. Browse the curated cabinet colors from Dunn-Edwards, and order sample swatches to see each shade in your space. The right color choice turns your cabinets into a striking focal point and leaves a lasting impression in the heart of your home.

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