It doesn't do anything for the counters; can you select something that closer in colors to the granite? It will work better.

The color doesn't work with the granite.

The samples may not be gray, but they sure look gray in that setting. They don’t work.

I think I would pick a white tile that exactly matches the white cabinets and not introduce another color. It would keep your counters as the *star* in the kitchen.

p.s. I'm all for creative tile ideas, but sometimes a simple/basic tile is the best way to go.