---
title: "These Kitchen Cabinets Prove Gray is Still a Go-To Neutral"
date: "2021-08-31"
modified: "2021-09-10"
authors:
  - name: "Alexa Erickson"
    job_title: "Contributing Writer"
    link: "https://www.bobvila.com/authors/alexa-erickson/"
url: "https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/these-kitchen-cabinets-prove-gray-is-still-a-go-to-neutral-580539/"
categories:
  - "Cabinets"
  - "Interior"
  - "Kitchen & Dining"
tags:
  - "cabinets"
  - "color"
  - "kitchen"
  - "paint"
---

# These Kitchen Cabinets Prove Gray is Still a Go-To Neutral

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### Gray All Day

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*istockphoto.com*

There’s something about gray. It’s just the right combination of moody, bold, and chic. It’s a neutral that’s not boring. If your [kitchen cabinets](<https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/the-14-freshest-kitchen-cabinet-colors-52694/>) could use an upgrade, go for something that’s transitional, clean, and bright. Gray is the go-to, and these examples prove it.

### Dove Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2-5.jpg>)
*Home Depot*

Dove gray is the perfect choice for a soft look that combines rustic with modern. Paired with the right hardware and wood floors, you can achieve the ideal amount of warmth, coolness, and endless chicness.

### Pearl Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/3-6.jpg>)
*Home Depot*

Can’t decide between white or gray? Go for a bit of both with this pearl gray hue. It’s the ideal [kitchen cabinet color](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-paint-colors-for-the-kitchen/>) if you’re looking to steer clear of any warm undertones. Pair with dark hardware for a bold contrast.

### Silky Gray

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*Lowes*

An industrial kitchen begs for sleek touches. A silky gray hue accented with chrome hardware is just what you need to achieve a fresh look that’s not too stark. When combined with open shelving and light wood floors, you’ll achieve an inviting space to cook in.

### Weathered Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/5-5.jpg>)
*Etsy*

Rustic style lends itself to a warmer atmosphere. Break things up with a lighter look by adding in reclaimed wood [kitchen cabinets](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-paint-for-kitchen-cabinets/>) in weathered gray. The result is a rustic-meets-modern approach to the kitchen space.

### Layers of Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/6-5.jpg>)
*Ikea*

Who says you can’t paint a whole kitchen in different shades of gray? This look combines dark gray walls with light gray cabinets and even lighter gray wood floors for a layered look that comes off as both moody and bright.

### Rich Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/7-5.jpg>)
*Home Depot*

Dark colors can be intimidating to paint within a home. But you just have to do it right! A medium-dark gray looks sleek in a kitchen where everything else is bright white. Here, white walls, white subway tile backsplash, and light wood flooring serve as the ideal juxtaposition to the rich gray cabinets.

### Small Kitchen Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-4.jpg>)
*Amazon*

Respect a small kitchen with a tidy work space and stylish accents. Playing with paint color is a great way to freshen things up. So long as you keep the countertops uncluttered, and choose light touches for flooring and walls, deep gray cabinets can look beautiful.

### Pops of Color with Gray

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*istockphoto.com*

Often, a very mellow neutral color is chosen to accent bright pops of color in a space. But a more daring neutral like gray shouldn’t be overlooked. This fun-meets-chic kitchen is the perfect example. A bold yellow appliance pairs well with gray cabinets.

### Nordic Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/10-4.jpg>)
*Wayfair*

This fresh space uses a gray with a warm undertone to break up the beautifully cool layers happening in the kitchen space. The gray extends from [the cabinets](<https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets/>) to the floor for a waterfall look that makes the room feel larger. Meanwhile, another section of cabinets plays with white that works wonderfully with the sleek marble backsplash beneath it.

### Graceful Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/11-4.jpg>)
*Behr*

Draw the eye up in a small kitchen by choosing two different neutral colors for lower and upper cabinets. Here, the lower cabinets use a beautiful “graceful gray,” while the upper cabinets use white for a gorgeous vertical contrast.

### Mega Modern Gray

![](<https://www.bobvila.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/12-3.jpg>)
*istockphoto.com*

Go for a sleek look with low profile cabinetry. This idea transforms the cabinets into a spacious wall with intriguing dimension. The dark gray walls, gray countertops and cupboards, and concrete floor lend to a mega modern style.

## Author
Alexa Erickson is a lifestyle writer and former BobVila.com staff member. Her areas of expertise include travel, food and drink, home decorating, home improvement, health and wellness, and beauty.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/living_by_lex/>)