Granite Countertops With Light Colored Cabinets. Let's take look at some of our favorite light granites for kitchen countertops. Dark-colored cabinetry adds a sophisticated, upscale look to the kitchen.
Dark green is a color commonly found in kitchens with light maple cabinets. Dark Cabinets with Light Beige Granite. I thought your made an excellent point my stating that light colored granite would look best with cherry cabinets.
My walls began as green, but I painted them a very light yellow that is a hue of the darker yellow in my great room, which is open to the kitchen with a slight divide between.
It works beautifully with this kitchen, but on lighter cabinets it wouldn't.
If you choose a gray that's too light, however. If you prefer a light countertop in a warm tone, consider Giallo Ornamental Granite. My kitchen is a bit dim right now until I can get some new lighting fixtures installed, so I could use a light countertop to make the kitchen look a bit brighter.