The Biggest Kitchen Color Trend of the Year (By Far) Is Not What You Think

Looking to freshen up your kitchen? A pop of color always works. Whether you plan to paint your walls or just introduce brighter decor, you’ll want to keep an eye on the biggest color trends. Most major paint brands, like Pantone, select a “color of the year” — and they’re often a nice place to start for kitchen refresh inspiration. 

In case you need inspo for your next kitchen redesign, keep reading for the lowdown on this year’s coolest (and hottest!) colors and what hues and items to pair them with in your home. 

The 2024 Pantone color of the year is Peach Fuzz, which just so happens to be a perfect hue for a kitchen. This fun, flirty color can lift spirits and add a touch of whimsy to an otherwise functional space in your home. Peach pairs well with lots of colors, but I’m loving it with yellow, gold, navy, and teal in particular. 

This sky-blue hue from Sherwin Williams is simply heaven-sent and works perfectly to add an airy touch to your kitchen. Slather it on the walls to offset clean white countertops and cabinets, or bring in a few decorative elements to lighten things up. I’m currently obsessed with pairing this beautiful blue with white, cream, black, or even light green for a chic, modern vibe. 

It’s no surprise that there are two blues chosen as hot colors for 2024, since blue is one of the most popular paint colors for kitchens and homes. Blue Nova, from Benjamin Moore, is a medium blue reminiscent of denim. It pops against white, but lends itself beautifully to cheery yellows and looks amazing with terra cotta or even light pink. 

This year, Behr chose an elegant dark gray hue for its color of the year. Called Cracked Pepper, this color is simply perfect for a kitchen. We’re totally here for using this as a paint color for a modern aesthetic, or perhaps just an accent wall for a touch of mood. Either way, it pairs perfectly with other super-trendy colors like pink and teal, and classics like brown, white, and cream. Not ready to commit to a dark gray? No worries — a few accessories are all it takes to cop this moody vibe. 

This pretty color from Glidden will have you scratching your head: Is it yellow, or is it neutral? Either way, this versatile color will look right at home in your kitchen, whether you incorporate it as paint or as functional decor. Its color base (somewhere between a beige and a light yellow) allows it to pair perfectly with jewel tones like bright green, royal blue, and fuchsia. It’s also stunning against a light pink or dusty rose hue.