White works best to make sure the white tile is highlighted.

White is going to be a unicolor. A very light grey will highlight the tile. I went with white. It seems like a solid wall of white.

White grout will get dirty.

I always use the color of the tile, or very close. I want to enjoy the tile, not the grout.

And I always space the tile close, big grout lines are unsightly.

My husband says white will get dirty & I will hate it. We bought black grout … and I’m having second thoughts and getting cold feet. The whole room is essentially white. There is vert little movement in the counter tops- should I take the plunge and go dark? Have a “pop” of color - insert a pattern?

This is the countertop - Hanstone, Montauk

If you have reservations about the high contrast black. Maybe a grey will be a middle ground. Would complement the grey in the countertops. I think black may detract from the subtle design of the countertops.

Personally, I find black grout to be a bit of a bully. I think grey would be much easier to live with.

No to black. We’ve done light silver in both our DD’s co-ops.

Just subtle enough to see the tile.

We were told to be careful white groups. Some can yellowish after application.

a very light gray that leans warm. the above shown in light silver is fine. or similar.

Do not do black grout. If you have any imperfection in how the tile is laid it will stick out like a sore thumb. I lean towards a gray-- mapei silver or warm gray maybe.

Thank you everyone! Looks like I’ll be returning the black grout and getting grey …. So many greys to choose from ..I’ll try to find one to match the grey veining in the countertop.

No! You want it lighter.