Kitchen Colors That Match With Stainless Steel

White

• As a neutral, white provides an ideal backdrop for most appliance colors and countertop materials. With stainless steel, white allows the appliances or countertop to become the focal point of the room. However, because it is such a light color, it can also help magnify the brightening effect of stainless steel's reflective surface. If bright white is too stark for your kitchen walls, try a cream or beige color. These shades are warmer than white, so they give a softer appearance to the room. The warm tones also work well with stainless surfaces because they can neutralize the cold, industrial feel that stainless steel sometimes provides.

Blue-gray

• You could pair stainless steel with gray walls for a tone-on-tone look, but the combination may be too drab for a bustling space such as the kitchen. Instead, highlight the gray tones in your stainless steel kitchen surfaces with a blue-gray color on the walls. The blue undertones give the walls a cool cast that creates a calming, peaceful feel for your kitchen. However, blue-gray also works well with the modern look of stainless steel because it is not a soft pastel shade. You may also opt for a purple-gray color if your kitchen has stainless steel surfaces, which can brighten the room more effectively than a blue-gray shade.

Tan

• Similar to white, tan is usually a neutral shade, so it works with most colors and materials. However, it is an attractive option for a kitchen with stainless steel surfaces because it is darker than white and can balance out the heavier look of your appliances or countertops. As a result, it is an ideal wall color if there are other features in the room, such as cabinets, flooring and backsplash areas, that you wish to serve as the kitchen's focal point, since the stainless steel will not stand out as dramatically against the tan walls.

Red

• Because the kitchen is often the main gathering place in a home, it should have as cozy and welcoming a feel as possible. Choosing a warm red shade for the walls instantly makes the space feel more inviting because it neutralizes the industrial feel of stainless steel. However, a rich red color still provides a contemporary look that works well with the modern flair of stainless steel.