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14 Green Kitchen Cabinet Paint Colors We Swear By
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Ever since PPG declared Night Watch, a deep, luxurious aqua that reminds us of malachite, 2019’s color of the year, we’ve been seeing soothing shades of green everywhere. It’s easy to understand why. A symbol of growth, energy, harmony, and nature, green is chock-full of calming properties. It’s especially impactful in a room as busy as, say, the kitchen, where a warm sage or restful moss can help incite a zenlike state amid the cooking chaos.
There’s a whole world of cleverly named green paints out there (November Rain, Snip of Parsley, and Mown Grass are just a few). But which ones are the absolute best for kitchen cabinets? We worked our way backward, pinpointing our favorite green kitchens and figuring out the essential swatches from there. After a deep dive, these 14 options stood out as the clear winners.
The Go-Getter Green
Try: Cactus Shadow by Valspar
After removing the dark blue paint from her cabinets with Citrus Strip, sanding, and priming, Dear Saturdays blogger Christine Han covered everything in Cactus Shadow by Valspar using a spray gun she picked up at Lowe’s to make the process go a lot smoother. Like all the other colors she incorporated into the space (peep her mosaic backsplash), this hue was inspired by the 1988 Seoul Olympics flag.
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Cactus Shadow, Valspar
The Beige-Green
Try: Berkshire Beige by Benjamin Moore
On Benjamin Moore’s website, you’ll find Berkshire Beige in the “brown” family, but as we learned from this Los Angeles space, designed by Natalie Myers, the earthy hue reads as a pale green-gray in a room that gets a lot of natural light.
Berkshire Beige, Benjamin Moore
The Pea Green
Try: Clary Sage by Sherwin-Williams
Even if you aren’t a big vegetable person, you can agree there’s something to this shade that Jessica Mikesell used all over her San Francisco Craftsman kitchen.
The best part? It goes great with soapstone countertops. “I was worried the black and green combo would be too dark, but it actually makes it feel cozier,” she told us.
Clary Sage, Sherwin-Williams
The Calming Olive
Try: Rosemary by Sherwin-Williams
Portland, Oregon–based designer Stephanie Dyer loves this subdued shade of green so much that nearly everyone in her family has a room painted in the color. She’s also keen on incorporating it into her clients’ projects, as in this Craftsman space, where she paired it with pops of red, orange, and teal for a modern twist.
Rosemary, Sherwin-Williams
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The Sought-After Sage
Try: Cooking Apple Green by Farrow & Ball
Teri Lyn Fisher of Spoon Fork Bacon mixed not two or three but 17 samples to find the right balance of mint and sage for her breezy space. She had a big-box paint supplier color-match her experiment, but you could cut corners by going with a similar hue, like Farrow & Ball’s Cooking Apple Green, which looks even brighter when it’s contrasted with white walls and countertops.
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Cooking Apple Green, Farrow & Ball
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The ’60s Green
Try: Fig Tree by Behr
Nostalgia is the theme for this Lancaster, Pennsylvania, kitchen, designed by the Chris and Claude Co. Old wallpaper left over from the 1960s can still be spotted peeking out behind the painted walls in one part of the room. To keep the groovy vibes going with the cabinets, the designers opted for a muddy green color with hints of brown undertones.
Fig Tree, Behr
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The Chameleon Green
Try: Forest Green by Benjamin Moore
A dark forest green can sway contemporary or traditional depending on the sheen. In an old renovated row home designed by Chris and Claude Beiler, Benjamin Moore’s tried-and-true color reads as green-blue with its matte finish and clean black pulls. But in a classic Denver Tudor kitchen by Shea McGee, the hue takes a brighter turn, revealing notes of emerald.
Forest Green, Benjamin Moore
The Gray-Green
Try: Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams
Emily Henderson went with a smoky shade for this kitchen. The silvery green pairs perfectly with the cool gray veining of the marble countertops. While the designer contemplated painting either the lower or upper cabinets white, she decided to make a more dramatic statement by using the same color everywhere (including the island).
Pewter Green, Sherwin-Williams
The Bright Green
Try: Hunter Dunn by Paint and Paper Library
On hardware-less cabinetry, a classic hunter green can feel surprisingly fresh. The buttery yellow barstools, plywood cutout pulls, and fluted glass cabinets in this modern space by Naked Kitchens take the shade into unconventional territory.
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Hunter Dunn, Paint and Paper Library
The Seaside Green
Try: Caldwell Green by Benjamin Moore
For this modern cabin on a lake, Shea McGee pulled from Benjamin Moore’s historic color collection.
The sage-y olive green serves as a cool counterpoint to matte black hardware, sandy-colored hardwood floors, and the white shiplap in the adjacent room.
Caldwell Green, Benjamin Moore
The Herbaceous Green
Try: Chimichurri by Benjamin Moore
Katie Hackworth chose a green hue in a satin finish—charmingly named after the tangy sauce—for this small office kitchen. To ensure full coverage, the designer applied it by back-brushing (a technique in which you spray the paint and then smooth out the wet stain with a regular brush).
Chimichurri, Benjamin Moore
The Moss Green
Try: Great Barrington Green by Benjamin Moore
Babba C. Rivera’s Brooklyn kitchen exudes warmth. When the sunlight is streaming in, the earthy shade that covers her Shaker-style fronts takes on an almost limelike glow.
Great Barrington Green, Benjamin Moore
The Countryside Green
Try: Racing Green and Emerald Green by DeVol Kitchens
This bespoke space by British brand DeVol is painted with a custom mix of the company’s Racing and Emerald greens.
Its rich profile elevates the rustic wood details in the space, plus it makes the vintage oil paintings that lean against the wall pop.
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Racing Green and Emerald Green, DeVol
The Mint Green
Try: Moth’s Wing by Behr
A whimsical pastel hue is the star of Lourdes Hernández’s funky Los Angeles kitchen. A pale yellow Smeg refrigerator and mix-and-match ceramic pendant lights take the carefree vibe one step further.
Moth’s Wing, Behr
This story was originally published on August 5, 2020. It has since been updated.
40+ Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets (with Paint Colors!)
If you’re looking for examples of the most popular sage green paint colors on kitchen cabinets, this post is for you! I’ve scoured the internet and rounded up more than 40 real-life examples from the top three cabinet paint brands: Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams and Farrow and Ball.
PinToday the color is more popular than ever, with several paint brands choosing a muted green as their 2022 Color of the Year (including BM October Mist and SW Evergreen Fog).
While the color is red hot right now, sage green is a neutral and earthy tone found in nature, so you don’t have to worry about it becoming outdated. I’ve always had a love for green—specifically the soft and subdued variety, so I’m 100% on board with the recent rise in popularity.
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Keep in mind: these examples are a great starting point, but you should always test different samples in your own kitchen before deciding. Colors will vary drastically in different spaces, different angles and different lighting. I love and recommend using peel and stick samples from Samplize (I used them to choose our recent kitchen cabinet color!)
PinThe peel and stick paint samples I tested for our kitchen cabinetsBenjamin Moore Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets
In this post, you’ll find a wide range of gray-greens—from dark to light, and warm to cool. Let’s kick off the inspiration with a long time designer favorite, Benjamin Moore.
Here are some of their most popular sage greens for kitchen cabinets:
Benjamin Moore October Mist Cabinets
Named Benjamin Moore’s 2022 color of the year, October Mist is a light, silvery-green. I love it so much, I chose it for our Modern Mediterranean kitchen!
In daylight at certain angles, it can read almost gray or blue, while it appears warmer under incandescent light. This is a great option if you’re looking for a lighter desaturated green that isn’t too warm.
Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth Cabinets
Another light green-gray, with warmer/yellow tones compared to October Mist. You may have seen it already in one of the most popular green kitchens on the internet:
Pinvia Heidi Callier DesignPinvia Heidi Callier DesignThis is one color I’m eyeing for our upcoming laundry room cabinets!
Pinvia Luxe Interiors & DesignBenjamin Moore Saybrook Sage Cabinets
This one is a popular choice for cabinets, and one I tested out for our kitchen remodel.
It’s a true green, and isn’t as likely be mistaken for gray or blue like some of the other sages.
Pinvia PinterestYou can also see how it looks slightly different in these photos—more proof that you should always test samples in person!
Pinvia Alicia Hewitt InteriorsBenjamin Moore Carolina Gull Cabinets
Here’s a beautiful mid-level shade, similar to Oil Cloth but slightly darker and more saturated.
Pinvia Oak Story DesignPinPinThis color tends to look more jade in other photos online, such as in this kitchen:
Pinvia House of Jade InteriorsBenjamin Moore Forest Floor Cabinets
Forest Floor is one of the darkest examples on this list—veering into olive or forest green territory. It’s still very muted, and would be a great choice if you want a moodier sage green.
Pinvia Jillian HarrisIn this kitchen, you’ll notice it looks even darker, and can almost pass as a charcoal gray:
Pinvia Francesca AlbertazziBenjamin Moore Flora Cabinets
Flora is a cheerful, light and more saturated sage green.
It leans into mint green territory just a touch, but it’s still neutral enough to classify as a sage.
Benjamin Moore Dark Olive Cabinets
This darker shade is an intersection of olive, forest and sage green. It’s similar to Pewter Green, but with more yellow (olive) tones.
Pinvia Kate Marker InteriorsSherwin Williams Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets
Sherwin Williams is right up there with Benjamin Moore for most popular cabinet paint colors. I’ve personally had great results with their Urethane Enamel line on cabinets. Here are examples of the most popular Sherwin Williams sage green paint colors for cabinets.
PinSherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Cabinets
Evergreen Fog was named Sherwin Williams 2022 Color of the Year, and not surprising, one of the most popular SW colors for kitchens right now.
Pinvia Rejuvenation x Sherwin WilliamsThis is another beautiful gray-green—a little darker and more gray than BM’s October Mist.
Pinvia Kindred InteriorsIt’s also one I’ll be testing out for our laundry room cabinets.
Sherwin Williams Pewter Green Cabinets
This color has been one of the most popular greens for kitchens for years—you might find more examples of it than any other sage green online:
Pinvia Bogart InteriorsIt’s also one of the darkest examples in this post, and I will add that it looks even darker in a lot of other example I’ve seen (well-lit magazine photos tend to photograph lighter).
Pinvia Pottery BarnPinvia Ashley Martin HomeSherwin Williams Retreat Cabinets
Retreat is essentially just a lighter version of Pewter Green.
Pinvia Urban Grace InteriorsPinvia Block Brothers Custom CabinetsThis shade also tends to lean towards gray/blue, although in the kitchen below, it looks much more green:
PinVia Well DoneSherwin Williams Clary Sage Cabinets
Clary Sage has pronounced yellow/olive undertones, and is a great choice if you’re looking for a light warm sage.
Pinvia This Old HouseBelow you can see how it looks with shadows and artificial lighting:
Pinvia PinterestSherwin Williams Sensible Hue Cabinets
Here’s another desaturated green that could pass for gray in the right lighting:
Pinvia Prairie School StudioSherwin Williams Acacia Haze Cabinets
Acacia Haze is a mid-level sage green with cooler tones.
Looking at the swatches, it appears to be a lighter version of Retreat.
It does, however, look more olive in the image below:
Pinvia NishSherwin Williams Rosemary Cabinets
Rosemary is a darker green with olive undertones. It could even pass for a light forest green.
Pinvia Trim Design CoIt is more saturated than some of the other sages, and should look like a true green in all lighting conditions.
Pinvia Our Tribe of 5iveSherwin Williams Cornwall Slate Cabinets
Sherwin Williams classifies Cornwall Slate as green, but it could pass as gray in the right lighting.
Pinvia KBG DesignI love it in this kitchen paired with brass, white and wood tones. A great choice if you want an earthy neutral with a touch of green.
Pinvia KBG DesignSherwin Williams At East Solider Cabinets
This shade reads as a light olive-gray, and ranges quite drastically between the example photos online. Below it appears very muted:
Pinvia GoldalamodeBelow, it range from a more saturated celery green to a warm olive (lighting and editing have a lot to do with this!)
Pinvia Space Design OKCPinvia Space Design OKCFarrow & Ball Sage Green Kitchen Cabinets
Right behind Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, Farrow & Ball is a popular paint brand for cabinetry, used often by designers.
Their color selection is much more limited, with an emphasis on rich and sophisticated tones.
Farrow and Ball Pigeon Cabinets
One of their most popular colors of all time, Pigeon is a true chameleon. It ranges from green, to blue, to gray and even brown, depending on the lighting and angle. You’ve most likely encountered it at least a few times on Pinterest or Instagram…
Pinvia dRAW ArchitecturePinvia Caitlin FlemmingPinvia In Honor of DesignIf you love the idea of a tried-and-true color that takes on different moods during different times of the day, give this one a try!
Farrow and Ball French Gray cabinets
Yet another popular chameleon color from Farrow & Ball. Though French Gray falls more into the “green” category, with less blue tons than Pigeon.
Pinvia Christopher Scott CabinetryFarrow and Ball Lichen Cabinets
Lichen is a true sage green, though you’ll find that it also looks quite different in various examples online.
Pinvia Damsel in DiorPinvia Christopher PetersFrom F&B’s website: “This calm and muted green is named after the ever changing, subtle colour of creeping algae which ages stone so beautifully.
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Farrow and Ball Castle Gray Cabinets
Castle Gray is has a fair amount of blue—I would call it more of a jade green. Farrow and Ball describe it as a “versatile grey-green”.
Pinvia Jenn Feldman DesignsPinvia Jenn Feldman DesignsFarrow and Ball Treron Cabinets
Treron is labeled as a dark green version of Pigeon, and it’s a gorgeous neutral yet moody sage.
Pinvia Ham InteriorsPinPinvia SemihandmadeFarrow and Ball Ball Green Cabinets
Ball Green is referred to as an “established silvery green”, and I see quite a bit of yellow tones in the examples online. It is one of the warmest options on this list, and a really lovely earth tone.
Pinvia The Marcum FarmPinvia The Marcum FarmFarrow and Ball Card Room Green & Verte de Terre cabinets
Here are two of Farrow & Ball’s popular greens used together in a two-tone application. Card Room Green is the darker shade on the bottom (similar to Castle Gray, a bit less blue) and Verte de Terre is the lighter green above.
And there you have it, nearly 50 photos of dreamy sage green kitchen cabinet inspo. Do you have a favorite? I hope all of my research and days spent tracking down the actual paint colors used is helpful to you. Paint sources are often difficult to find, so make sure to pin and save this post to reference later!
Now I have a few more top choices for our green laundry room cabinets, which we’re working on next. Be back soon with an update, or follow me on Instagram to see what we’re up to!
Looking for more green paint inspo? Check out these posts!
- October Mist Modern Mediterranean Kitchen Reveal
- SW Ripe Olive DIY paneled wall
- BM Peale Green Kitchen Cabinets
- SW Softened Green Laundry Room Ceiling
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How not to overdo it with green?
Green is the color of nature. It pulsates, grows, blooms, breathes and lives. 60% of the Earth's surface is green.
This is the color of life itself and we love to have it around us. Perhaps it is for this reason that interiors in this color are so popular.
Green is perfect for absolutely all areas of the house. Being in the interior of a green kitchen, a person relaxes and feels peaceful. This color has a relaxing effect and is seen to improve mood.
Opticians have found that, unlike other colors, the eye rests on green. According to the Chinese Feng Shui doctrine, which claims that color affects mood, green is also considered calming.
Interior in detail
The photo shows a green kitchen in a modern style. Simple and clear lines create a concise image of the entire interior.
Kitchens in this color can be very different: in modern styles and traditional, bright colors and pastels. Everyone can find their ideal interior and bring it to life. We offer you various design options and photos with examples of green kitchens.
Green set.
Perhaps the most important design element in any kitchen is its furniture. Today, you can find and choose a set in any style: from hi-tech with glossy facades to romantic Provence with wooden cabinets.
If you have a small kitchen area, it is better to choose light, pastel or bright shades of green: olive, lettuce, pistachio or mint. Dark-colored furniture can look too depressing and gloomy in a small kitchen.
If you chose green furniture, then the walls should be decorated in neutral colors: white, beige, light gray, etc. Green Walls
Kitchens with green walls look beautiful and impressive.
There is now a huge variety of wallpapers in this color, as well as other shades, but which are ideal for a green kitchen.
In addition, you can use a special kitchen paint, which is easy to clean and resistant to dirt. Paint manufacturers offer a huge palette of shades.
If you want to make a bright design, then you can make only one accent wall in a rich shade.
For such an interior, light-colored furniture is well suited: white, cream, ivory. A set with a wood texture of all shades will also look harmonious. Green apron
You can choose a rich shade and make a backsplash with green tiles as an accent in interior design. There are many options for shades and tile layouts.
The mosaic in the working area of the kitchen looks interesting and unusual.
A glass apron or, as it is also called skinali, can also be a good option.
Here you can let your imagination run wild: from solid colors to all kinds of images of foliage, young grass, bright fruits and flowers.
There are many beautiful landscapes in nature that will complement the interior of your kitchen.
Color range
You won't believe it, but it turns out that there are more than a hundred shades of green: emerald, pistachio, olive, light green, mint, mustard, khaki, the color of young grass, lime, artichoke and many others.
Green is the transition color between blue and red, the most extreme colors. It can be both warm shades and cold.
Like other colors, green looks different depending on the environment.
Next to yellow, it seems sharp and sour. Next to orange it becomes fragrant. It blends with blue and looks fresh when paired with blue. On a gray background, it looks bright.
In green kitchen interior design, combinations with the following colors are most often used:
- white;
- black;
- grey;
- blue and cyan;
- red;
- brown;
- yellow;
- orange.
We offer you a selection of photos of a green kitchen of various designs and colors.
White. This neutral and pure color is most often used in combination with green. You can choose absolutely any shade and it will look harmonious and fresh.
Wood. Perfectly this color is in harmony with all shades of wood.
It looks good with light woods such as maple, ash, birch, beech. So with darker ones - wenge, polysander, walnut.
Blue and blue. Depending on the saturation of the blue color, it may look different in combination with green.
Dark tones create a serious and respectable atmosphere, lighter and brighter ones bring refreshing notes to the interior.
Red. This natural combination looks bright and contrasting. However, it is best to make small accents of red so as not to make the interior too colorful.
Yellow. It is the color of the bright sun and hot summer. Depending on the saturation of colors, this combination can be seen in various interior styles.
Bright colors are often found in modern high-tech, minimalism, avant-garde and pop art. More muted tones in this color scheme are often used in traditional Provence, country and Mediterranean styles.
Orange.
This combination of colors is associated with juicy oranges and tangerines. This color scheme makes the design very bright, joyful and makes it homely.
Choose any combination of colors you like in the photo and create your own unique kitchen design!
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Every housewife spends several hours at the stove every day. Food is life and passion. But in order to achieve the desired effect from the dish, you need to properly tune in to cooking. And the environment does a great job of it. The ideal main tone for the kitchen is, of course, green.
After all, it is the green color of the kitchen that will emphasize all the cheerfulness in the house, and the dishes will be filled with love and summer warmth.
So, how can you bring summer into your kitchen? Of course, you can choose something from online catalogs, offers from construction companies. And you can try to do something interesting yourself.
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Dilute summer greenery with bright colors of the rainbow
There are as many shades in the world as there are people. Thanks to the Russian language, poisonous green, fiery green and similar colors appeared. And accordingly, more and more wonderful and amazing design solutions are born. A green kitchen will always attract and captivate the eyes of guests.
But one green color is monotonous and boring. And it needs to be diluted. How can I do that? Everything is very simple - decorative elements, glass inserts, various patterns can be decisive additions to the final image of the kitchen.
What can be used as decorative elements? Ordinary spice jars, a chandelier, a table. Everything that can come to hand will definitely play a role in the development of design. Next, we'll talk about what colors really make the kitchen even more attractive.
White-Green
White goes well with almost any other shade. Green is no exception.
But how to use it correctly?
A few tips on how to properly dilute the green tone of the kitchen:
- Floors. White tiles will look great with green furniture.
- Ceiling. Stretch white ceiling will emphasize the summer mood and create a voluminous kitchen.
- Wall tiles in white tones will emphasize all the richness of the kitchen.
- And, of course, small details of , such as decorative dishes (plates, for example), spice set and much more in white color will create a cozy kitchen.
The kitchen in different shades will also look interesting.
Tip! Choose white shelves and green bottoms. A brown countertop will create a wood effect. Thus, it turns out a forest among white clouds.
By the way, next we will talk about brown and its role in green kitchen design.
Green-brown
The combination of green and brown is a classic.
As mentioned above, a brown worktop is a great option to diversify and enhance the design of the entire kitchen.
Speaking of small details, a variety of pepper mills, saltwort and brown planks can complete the whole kitchen environment. After all, these are the colors of nature, which always free the spirit and create the right mood.
Brown table, white floor and green kitchen. Here's what we recommend buying if you're leaning towards browns. Also, a great color that goes well with green is black.
Black and green kitchen
As with white, black goes well with all colours. A green kitchen can be spruced up with black decorative utensils, small wall tiles and more.
A black table and chairs will perfectly fit into the decor. And it will not look gloomy in any way, even spectacularly.
Dark electronic appliances will also enter the entourage of the green kitchen. A black refrigerator, a dark hob, a black oven - everything will stand in its place according to the idea of the master.
And, of course, you can divide the kitchen furniture into black and green halves.
Note that black chairs with red inserts look very welcome. And our next point is red and its role in the development of green kitchen design.
Red-green
Red goes well with more than just green. As mentioned above, a combination of three colors is a winning option. But, now let's talk about red and green.
Red tile - looks spectacular and rich. Also, among the white tiles there may be tiles with a pattern (for example, coffee beans, cinnamon or other spices).
We offer this option - green furniture, black electronics and red tiles. This combination looks the most impressive. And you can dilute this decor with various elements - dishes, containers for spices, coasters for dishes, towels and much more.
By the way, a red ceiling or chandelier will look great. Bright light will fill the room with red fiery tones.
And you can also decorate the window in the kitchen with red curtains.
Interested? That's not all. Next, we will talk about gray and how to apply it in the decor of a green kitchen.
Grey-green
Gray is the color of the metal. And most successfully in a green kitchen, household appliances will fit in the color of the metal. Also, the gray corners on the furniture will perfectly separate and emphasize each compartment of the kitchen.
We advise you to pick up small gray household appliances - a combine, an electric kettle, a microwave oven.
Also, gray utensils and utensils will also merge well with green.
Violet-green
In order for the violet color not to look ridiculous on a green background, you should turn to professionals. We can only suggest a few options for how you can beat the purple tones in the green surroundings.
For example, a photo wall tile depicting a summer landscape with purple tulips will look great.
