I'm not sure if I have any good paint color recommendations. I know that a lot of people LOVE Benjamin Moore Dove White. It's a slightly creamy white and I'm positive it would look divine with calacatta. I have calacatta on my island and my cabs are a creamy white. I love it but I wouldn't recommend my paint color as it has pink undertones which are now undetectable thanks to my green wall color! My walls will be green forever.....
Anyway, I think a slight creamy white is actually a bit better with calacatta than a true stark white, I like what it does for both the tan and gray veins, here are some pics of creamy white with calacatta:

[home design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/home-design-ideas-phbr0-bp~) by san francisco general contractor Dijeau Poage Construction

My favorite kitchen EVER

[traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by other metros Witt Construction

[traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by chicago kitchen and bath Rebekah Zaveloff, KitchenLab & Design in a Bag.com

[traditional kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2107) by other metros Witt Construction

And here is mine, the cabs photograph a bit brighter than they actually are
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Hope this helps!

Second on White Dove - it is a very flexible white that can look barely creamy or create great contrast depending on what is is against (I used it for all the trim in my house.) BM Dove Wing is also an interesting color (if not a confusing name considering the other name :) I used it on some of my cabinets - it has slight gray undertone almost greenish (not green) vibe that looks really good with my gray counters and white quartzite island counter.

If you want a lighter taupe - BM historic colors - Revere Pewter is really lovely (I have it on my kitchen walls.) Good luck. Also, I have had very good feedback on the paint forum, I would cross post this.

In my last kitchen, I had Calacatta and used Dove White. However, this kitchen, where I've got Statuario going in, I've decided to go with Chantilly Lace - I felt that at times during the winter in low light, my Dove White "greyed" out a bit - the Chantilly Lace is a truer white and little warmer (to me) without going to the yellow side.

Thanks for the feedback! Rookie those are some GORGEOUS images. Actually I have a couple of those in my inspiration file.

So glad to hear the input on BM white dove. Actually all the trim in my current & past house is/was painted white dove and my cabinet door sample is white dove. I don't have a calacatta sample to hold up with it right now, so that's why I'm seeking input. Just don't want the white to be too bright.

mnhockeymom, I'm going to try some chantilly lace now also. Hopefully I can get a calacatta sample tomorrow & compare the 2.

Sparklekitty, thanks for the recommendation of Revere Pewter - the roosevelt taupe is so dark it's starting to scare me :)

I love The kitchen forum. Thanks!!