21 of the Most Popular Sherwin Williams Cabinet Paint Colors

Revamp your cabinets with the most popular Sherwin Williams cabinet paint colors. Decide on the best color with examples from REAL homes to find the perfect color for you!

Before we get to the color resources, it’s a good idea to read my guide on how to paint kitchen cabinets for a smooth finish (no paint sprayer needed). I’ve also covered everything you need to know about the best paint for kitchen cabinets in a full post.

Sherwin Williams tends to have big sales at different times of the year, sometimes as much as 40% off. If you purchase your cabinet paint during these sales or with a coupon, Sherwin Williams paint will cost the same as cheaper water-based alkyds available at home improvement stores.

Is Sherwin Williams Paint Oil-Based or Water-Based?

Sherwin Williams has both oil-based paints and water-based paints.

Oil-based paints (also referred to as alkyd paint) have optimum adhesion and leveling characteristics. However, this is at an environmental cost of high VOCs and difficult clean up and disposal.

Water-based acrylic alkyd paints are formulated to mimic the positive effects of oil-based paint offer the application and finish of an alkyd with the nonyellowing properties of an acrylic. With low VOC content, they meet environmental regulations too.

I’ve personally tested both of the water-based cabinet paints listed above and can recommend them both.

In fact, I tested them side by side with 7 other brands of water-based alkyd paints and Sherwin Williams Urethane Trim Enamel came out on top as the very best cabinet paint out of ALL of the paints.

ProClassic Acrylic-Alkyd still performed very well, but I found the Emerald to paint and level just a tad bit smoother with a brush and roller and it sprayed slightly better as well.

If you want to see how other popular brands like Advance, Behr, and In-Slix compared to the Sherwin Williams cabinet paints, you can find all the details in this post: water-based alkyd paint for cabinets.

Tips for Choosing the Best Cabinet Paint Color and Finish

A few things to consider when looking for the perfect cabinet paint color for your home:

• What is your personal preference; do you prefer classic white or do you want to add a pop of color?
• Take into consideration your wall color. You may love a specific color, but it may clash with your walls. It helps to use paint samples.
• Consider the best finish for your cabinets.

To test out different colors, I recommend painting a few pieces of 12″ x 12″ cardboard in a few colors or shades. Then, move the pieces around the room at different times of day to see the color in different lights.

You can also move the paint swatches to different areas, but it’s much harder to visualize when looking at these small swatches.

best sherwin williams white paint colors

Here are several of the best paint colors in shades of white and off-white by Sherwin Williams. These paint colors will stand the test of time:

• Alabaster
• Pure White
• Dover White
• High Reflective White

Sherwin Williams Pure White Built-In Desk

With second hand finds, see how 2 The Sunnyside created a custom built-in desk with shelves. Sherwin Williams Pure White is the perfect paint color to create a clean look in this room. The creamy white is a great way to add warmth and dimension to any space.

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Sherwin Williams High Reflective White Kitchen Cabinets

Learn how to paint kitchen cabinets white with a brush & roller. Erin from The DIY Nuts shares a detailed tutorial on how to easily update your cabinets. The kitchen cabinet colors are painted with Sherwin Williams High Reflective White.

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Sherwin Williams Alabaster White Paint Color

Get all the details about Sherwin Williams Alabaster White paint, see pictures of it in real life and learn why it is the perfect warm white paint color for any space!

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Sherwin Williams Dover White Kitchen Cabinets

Sherwin Williams Dover White paint is a warm white and perfect for kitchen cabinets. It helps to lighten up your kitchen without overpowering it with a bright white.

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Popular Sherwin Williams Gray Paint Colors

Gray is a timeless color and comes in many different shades.

Check out the latest inspiration with 4 of the most popular gray colors by Sherwin Williams:

• At Ease Soldier
• Repose Gray
• Cityscape
• Mindful Gray

DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover in Sherwin Williams At Ease Soldier

Give a builder’s grade bathroom vanity a DIY makeover without breaking the bank. Sherwin Williams At Ease Soldier is the perfect light gray and a great color for cabinets. It's a warm neutral color and an excellent choice for any style of home.

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Sherwin Williams Repose Gray on a Bathroom Vanity

Ready to transform your space? Learn how to paint cabinets like a pro with the gorgeous paint color Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams. These bathroom cabinets now have a timeless look that easily update any space.

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Sherwin Williams Repose Gray Kitchen Renovation

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray is also a great color to use on kitchen cabinets. This lovely color combination with a waterfall island is simply stunning. Get the sneak peek behind the scenes details into this kitchen renovation!

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Sherwin Williams Cityscape on Laminate Cabinets

Learn how to paint melamine or laminate cabinets without a paint sprayer. Sherwin Williams Cityscape is a darker color gray that pops against the white walls shown in this space. It has blue undertones that blends perfectly with either a modern or farmhouse style.

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Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray Kitchen Cabinets

Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray is the perfect color for painted kitchen cabinets. It has warm undertones to add coziness and versatility to any space. This kitchen has a lot of natural light that shows the depth in the cabinets.

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Sherwin Williams Blue Paint Colors

Enjoy these top 4 blue paint colors by Sherwin Williams.

• Watery
• Aqua Reservoir
• Waterloo
• Blustery Sky

Sherwin Williams Watery in a DIY Coastal Kitchen

Charleston Crafted went with a lovely coastal look for their kitchen makeover with the beautiful color Watery on the kitchen island cabinet doors. It looks so big, light and bright!

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Sherwin Williams Aqua Reservoir in Modern Kitchen Makeover

This kitchen remodel from Maggie Overby studios is finished in the soft and serene color from Sherwin Williams called Aqua Reservoir. The colors in this kitchen makeover is so bright and happy!

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Sherwin Williams Silken Peacock on Kitchen Cabinets

Stop by to see the amazing before and after transformation. The wall removal and big teal island make such a dramatic difference! Silken Peacock looks incredible with white countertops!

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Kitchen Cabinets in Sherwin Williams Snowbound and Waterloo

A gorgeous kitchen refresh with Sherwin Williams Snowbound on the main cabinets and Sherwin Williams Waterloo on the island. The blue with green undertones is the perfect contrast to the white cabinets.

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Sherwin Williams Blustery Sky Kitchen Island Reveal

Duke Manor Farm shares her fabulous blue kitchen island reveal and some painting advice on what to use when you are repainting over your kitchen cabinets. The Blustery Sky paint choice is just perfect with the wood and white accents.

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Top Sherwin Williams Black Paint Colors

For a dramatic look consider painting your cabinets with one of these beautiful black paint colors.

• Peppercorn
• Tricorn Black
• Iron Ore
• Caviar

Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black on a Bathroom Vanity

Use this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to repaint bathroom cabinets. Erin from The DIY Nuts used Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black paint to completely modernize this vanity cheaply.

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Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black Dresser Makeover

Learn how to paint furniture with this easy tutorial. Get all of the supplies needed, and learn best practices for getting a flawless finish with a rich and dramatic Tricorn Black dresser makeover.

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Sherwin Williams Peppercorn on a Kitchen Island

How to add a microwave and extend a kitchen island to double the size! This board and batten design includes a built-in wine rack finished with a dramatic dark gray paint in Peppercorn which brings out the warmer tones in this makeover.

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Sherwin Williams Iron Ore Painted Kitchen Cabinets

Black is a great option for painting a kitchen island. Iron Ore brings a dark contrast to the island, without being completely black. The main cabinets are painted in Sherwin Williams Bright White.

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Green Painted Kitchen Cabinets Sherwin Williams

If you follow me on social media, you probably know that green is one of my favorite colors! I’m excited to share these gorgeous green painted cabinets.

• Oakmoss
• Rock Garden
• Halcyon Green
• Green Onyx

Custom Farmhouse Kitchen in Sherwin Williams Oakmoss

This farmhouse is a custom build that features green kitchen cabinets in Oakmoss. This looks just incredible with brick flooring, interior limestone, and gorgeous wood tones.

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Sherwin Williams Green Onyx and Ivory Lace

Green Onyx is the perfect shade with warm undertones that updates this kitchen and pairs well with the warm color of Ivory Lace on the upper cabinets. This post also has so many great tips on how to repaint kitchen cabinets that have been previously painted.

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Sherwin Williams Halcyon Green Painted Cabinets

This post, Painted Kitchen Cabinets, is part two of It's hard to believe this is a budget-friendly kitchen makeover, but it is! The soft and serene color of Halcyon Green is nothing short of stunning. Get tips for how to prep cabinets as well.

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Sherwin Williams Rock Garden

This modern kitchen makeover looks beautiful with dark green on the lower cabinets in Sherwin Williams color Rock Garden. This is the perfect shade to highlight earthy tones and ground the space.

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There you have it-21 of the best paint colors from Sherwin Williams for cabinets. I hope this inspires you to give your cabinets an update if you have been on the fence about painting them.