The Gorgeous Color Everyone Will Be Painting Their Kitchen Cabinets In 2026

Let's all bid a fond farewell to the all-white kitchen and the white cabinets that are part and parcel to them. There's a sunny decorating trend for 2026, and that's butter yellow kitchen cabinets. Although this gorgeous paint color isn't a brand new trend, there's no doubt about it: The butter yellow trend is still hot and everyone is talking about it.

There's a reason everyone loves this kitchen cabinet paint color for 2026. Adding butter yellow to kitchens large or small makes them feel like they're infused with airy sunlight. Butter yellow is cheerful without being glaringly bright. Think creamy yellow – not the bright yellows that were popular in the '70s. This energizing and warm yet soft shade of yellow adds brightness without feeling sterile. Providing a timeless feel, butter yellow acts as a gorgeous, warm backdrop while maintaining a more subtle presence than brighter shades of yellow.

If you're thinking of painting your kitchen cabinets butter yellow in 2026, make sure you know the perfect paint color combinations to pair with trendy butter yellow cabinets, such as soft mauve and gentle turquoise. Alternatively, burgundy and green combine well with this airy shade too. You'll also want to make sure it will marry well with your backsplash and counter colors: Butter combines well with white marble or tile, as well as charcoal-colored finishes. When thinking of accessories, juxtapose gorgeous butter yellow with earthy colors and textures, such as warm wood tones.

Everyone who wants to paint their kitchen cabinets this calming shade for 2026 should look into paint colors like Pale Moon by Benjamin Moore and Butter Up by Sherwin Williams. For those looking for a zero- or low-VOC option, check out Sweetie Pie by AFM Safecoat. Admittedly, butter yellow may not mix with everyone's color schemes, but it is far more versatile than you might think. If you're not sure yet if you're ready to paint your cabinets butter yellow, you might want to try out some other butter yellow décor ideas in your home first — rugs and curtains look great in this soft and creamy shade.