Looking for kitchen cabinet colors with dark granite that go beyond plain white? Dusty blue, soft cream and deep brown give you plenty to choose from.
I especially love the blue cabinets with black counters, but the lighter neutrals are just as pretty.
You can keep things simple or try a two-tone combination. Most of these kitchens feature dark countertops.
A few show lighter counters or different-looking surfaces, so use those for cabinet color inspiration rather than an exact granite pairing.
Kitchen cabinet color ideas worth saving
white cabinets and dark handles
We’re starting off strong with these pretty white cabinets and glossy dark counters. I love the little display cabinet with its baskets and blue-and-white plates.
Try a blue patterned runner if you want to bring a little color into the same white cabinet setup.
soft gray glass-front cabinets
How gorgeous is this wall of glass-front cabinets? The soft gray frames look so pretty around the white dishes and clear glasses. A dark countertop runs underneath both rows.
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If you have dishes you’d love to display, try this color on a glass-front cabinet rather than changing every cabinet in your kitchen.
blue-gray cabinets and a matching island
I am obsessed with this blue-gray island. It’s just as pretty as the cabinets around it, especially with that glossy black countertop.
Keep the same cabinet color throughout if you want to follow this look. The clear pendant shades are a lovely finishing touch.
cream cabinets with detailed trim
If you love cabinets with lots of decorative detail, this one is for you. Around the large text overlay, you can see cream doors, narrow carved accents and curved drawer pulls.
The visible counter edges have a gray-brown pattern. I’d keep the cream color if you want those little cabinet details to stay noticeable.
golden brown and black
Don’t want painted cabinets? No problem! This kitchen pairs golden-brown, grain-patterned fronts with dark counters and long black handles.
I love the black hood and matching pendants. Try that same combination if you like keeping the accessories simple.
deep blue with little open shelves
This deep blue may just be one of my favorite cabinet colors here. The gold-tone handles and tiny open shelves are so cute together.
The countertop shown is light tan with darker speckles, not dark granite. For your own dark-counter kitchen, sample this blue beside the existing surface before choosing it.
muted green flat-front cabinets
If you’re looking for green without going bright, try a muted shade like this. The plain cabinet fronts sit below gray counters, with darker-looking green cabinets above.
Those brown open shelves are my favorite part. Keep a few jars on display if you want to borrow that detail too.
white uppers and blue-green lowers
How cute is this two-tone kitchen? The white upper cabinets sit above muted blue-green lower doors, with a dark mottled counter between them.
You don’t have to choose one color for everything. Try keeping your uppers white if you only want to introduce color below the countertop.
deep reddish brown
If you are looking for a darker cabinet idea, then this one is for you. The deep reddish-brown doors have plenty of raised trim, plus a large matching hood.
I love the curved silver-tone handles against that color. The pale backsplash is worth keeping in mind if you’re pairing dark cabinets with dark counters.
dusty blue and gold-tone pulls
This is another blue kitchen, but it’s a little different from the island look above. I love the small cup pulls and the gold-tone faucet beside the white sink.
The black counters and white tile keep the rest simple. Save this one if you want blue cabinets without adding another strong color.
ivory cabinets and black cup pulls
Don’t want to go all out with color? Look no further because this ivory cabinet idea is for you.
The black cup pulls look so cute with the dark speckled counters.
A pale beige backsplash completes the combination. I’d stick with similarly quiet colors if you love this kitchen.
greige cabinets and white dishes
I love this greige cabinet color with the nearly black countertops. The glass-front doors filled with white dishes are just as pretty.
Try a few green plants along the counter if you want a little color without changing the cabinets or backsplash.
light honey tones and black tile
The light honey-colored cabinets are so pretty in this kitchen. Their visible grain and simple dark handles look lovely beside the black counters.
If you want to go a step further, try a black tile backsplash like the one here. There’s also a lighter patterned section directly behind the cooktop.
taupe cabinets and brown counters
This taupe cabinet color is worth saving if you prefer brown to gray. I especially love the little silver-tone cup pulls on the drawers.
The countertop here is a medium pinkish brown rather than nearly black. It’s a different pairing to consider if your own counter has noticeable brown tones.
charcoal cabinets and black accents
I am obsessed with these charcoal cabinets. The black handles, faucet and pendant lights keep the whole sink area dark, apart from the pale counter.
This photo doesn’t show a dark countertop pairing. If you want to try charcoal with dark granite, compare a cabinet sample against it first rather than expecting this same light-and-dark look.
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butter yellow and open shelves
How sweet is this yellow kitchen? The cabinet doors match the paneled wall, with dark shelves holding rows of pale dishes.
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The dark counter has long plank-like lines, so this isn’t a clear granite example. Still, that butter-yellow color is a lovely option to sample beside your own dark counters.
creamy white and glowing display doors
If you love a little extra cabinet detail, save this one. The creamy white doors have raised borders, plus small illuminated glass-front cupboards along the top.
The dark speckled counters look gorgeous beside them. I’d keep the little black knobs if you want to follow the same combination.
pale blue and dark veining
This pale blue may just be my favorite lighter color on the list. I love it with the dark backsplash and those bright streaks running through the countertops.
Try slim black handles like these to finish the cabinet doors. You don’t need lots of decorative hardware here.
rich brown with visible grain
Don’t want to cover up a grain pattern with paint? This rich brown kitchen gives you another direction to try. The large upper fronts show off those sweeping patterns above a dark gray backsplash.
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The counters stay dark too. I’d keep the decorations minimal here, just like the tall vase and small bowl.
cream cabinets and gold-tone handles
Last but definitely not least, we have this pretty cream kitchen. I love the gold-tone handles against the pale doors!
The dark counters have light streaks running through them, with beige tile just above.
Try a patterned rug with muted red details if you want to bring in another color like the one shown here.