How do I choose a kitchen color scheme?

Start with the biggest surface, usually cabinets. Then choose a countertop that contrasts with it, a backsplash that bridges the two, and one metal finish for all hardware and lighting.

How many colors should a kitchen have?

Usually three to five: cabinets, countertop, backsplash, walls, and a wood or floor tone. Keep hardware and lighting to one finish, or two at most.

What is the most timeless kitchen color combination?

White or navy cabinets with white quartz, white subway tile, brass or nickel hardware, and natural oak floors.

Can I use my own paint color?

Yes. Choose Custom and enter the hex code of your paint color. The generator picks finishes based on whether it's a light or dark color.

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Kitchen color palette generator

Pick a cabinet color, or enter your own, and see complete kitchen palettes drawn on a kitchen. Lock what you love, shuffle the rest, check contrast, then try the winner on a photo of your own kitchen.

Cabinet color

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CabinetsNavy #1f2f4f
Countertop
Backsplash
Hardware & lighting
Walls
Floor

✓ Good contrast between cabinets, counter, floor, and hardware.

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How the palettes are built

Every finish (countertops, tile, hardware, wall paint, and flooring) is tagged with the cabinet colors it suits, so each palette is a realistic, buildable kitchen rather than a random set of swatches. The contrast check flags combinations where surfaces would blend together, the most common reason a well-chosen palette looks flat in real life.

Learn more on the kitchen style and color idea pages or read 10 cabinet colors on one real kitchen.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a kitchen color scheme?: Start with the biggest surface, usually cabinets. Then choose a countertop that contrasts with it, a backsplash that bridges the two, and one metal finish for all hardware and lighting.
How many colors should a kitchen have?: Usually three to five: cabinets, countertop, backsplash, walls, and a wood or floor tone. Keep hardware and lighting to one finish, or two at most.
What is the most timeless kitchen color combination?: White or navy cabinets with white quartz, white subway tile, brass or nickel hardware, and natural oak floors.
Can I use my own paint color?: Yes. Choose Custom and enter the hex code of your paint color. The generator picks finishes based on whether it's a light or dark color.

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