Gray is a timeless choice for kitchen cabinets that never goes out of style. This neutral hue effortlessly complements a wide range of design styles, from modern minimalist to classic traditional.
However, the gray kitchen cabinet may sometimes feel a bit boring and monotonous and lack some element of surprise. To solve this, you can add some splash of color around the cabinetry using other kitchen elements, such as the backsplash or the walls.
When it comes to the walls, some of the best choices to pair with gray cabinets are pure white, greige, pale green, black, off-white, dusty blue, or navy. These wall colors perfectly complement the cool neutrality of gray, establishing a balanced and calming environment. At the same time, they become a great canvas, allowing the gray cabinetry to unleash all of its sophisticated elegance.
Read on as we discuss each awesome wall color options for your gray kitchen cabinets.
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Pure White
Pure white walls look clean and crisp with gray kitchen cabinets, instilling an uplifting freshness to the decor scheme. Whilst the white-walled approach may be a simple one, it’s modern in its minimalistic aesthetic and makes way for more colorful kitchen accessories and small appliances.
Think deep blue utensil holders, gold salt & pepper shakers, or a selection of sweet blush accents.
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Greige
Greige wall paint makes a warming contribution alongside gray kitchen cabinets. This trendy mix of gray meets beige is a tint that has made its way to the top of the modern interior color chart recently and looks set to continue for a long time to come.
Greige makes a subtle backdrop that can also be continued through the rest of your home to form a cohesive scheme.
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Pale Green
Pale green paint makes a visually soothing feature wall around modern kitchen and looks great with gray cabinets, adding a soft whisper of accent color that is inspired by nature.
This light and calming hue brings out the foliage of indoor plants and potted herbs and looks beautiful with natural wood accents such as cooking utensils, a wooden countertop, or a set of contrasting timber shelves.
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Lighter gray
Team your gray kitchen cabinets with different shade of gray such as this light gray wall paint to achieve a cool monochromatic effect.
By closely matching your kitchen color with your wall paint, you can achieve a solid block of subtle shade that will separate a one-wall kitchen installation from a neighboring dining area or an open-plan kitchen design from the rest of the large living room.
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Black
A darkly contrasting black wall looks great with light gray cabinets, adding dramatic depth to the room. The stark juxtaposition of shades makes each appear sharper and more prominent.
A black accent wall will visually anchor a gray kitchen design in a predominantly pale setting and accentuate its clean lines. Under cabinet lighting glows more atmospherically against a dark background, creating an intimate mood.
This option can work even better if you are using plenty of light or neutral elements inside your kitchen, such as white countertops or white appliances.
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Off White
A warmer alternative to cool gallery white wall paints, an off-white paint offers the same clean aesthetic without the risk of appearing too cold or clinical. This can also a great option for any kitchen with dark gray cabinets.
An off-white wall will soften the effect of modern gray kitchen cabinets, to achieve a more homely appeal. Don’t be afraid to mix shades of white and pale creams either, the subtle combination can create a wonderfully ethereal effect.
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Dusty Blue
Airy and alluring, a dusty blue wall works perfectly with gray kitchen cabinets because it speaks of nature’s softest hues.
Think hazy horizons of distant mountains and cloudy blue skies and you’ll get a taste for the shades that make this palette its most dreamy.
Light blue accents are both calming and rejuvenating, and we could all use a little of that by the time dinner rolls around.
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Navy
You can also go with darker blue like navy or royal blue. This wall color will accentuate the gray cabinets using it’s bold, elegant, and modern looks, while still being in harmony as it also had some gray undertones.
The navy and gray are perfect color scheme if you want to creates a modern contemporary kitchen design.
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Taupe
Taupe is a light brown shades that had plenty of gray tones, and it’s what makes this color blend relatively well with gray kitchen cabinets.
The warmth of the taupe wall will lift up the mood of your kitchen, while also balance the looks of any cool-toned cabinetry.
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Dark Brown
Bold, glam, and luxurious. Those are the feeling that you will get when combining gray with dark brown. As you can see in the image above, the dark brown walls will easily boost the kitchen looks, and balance out the cool-tone of the gray cabinets.
Combine this palette with some glam gold or metallic appliances to get an even better results.
Conclusion
By choosing one of these staple wall colors, you can style your gray kitchen with confidence. All of these shades present the opportunity for adding more prominent accent pieces too, from a statement toaster to a row of unique canisters.
If you have a hunger for even bolder impact, then set neutrals and soft wall shades aside. Deep Prussian blue walls or a burst of sunshine yellow will shake up a gray kitchen for those who are brave at heart, whilst pink and apricot will satisfy a sweet craving. Whatever you choose, make it a place where you will love to cook up a storm!
