"Based on the photos, I wouldn't pick either of those stones with that paint color."

Agree.

Frankly, the small sample of color looks utterly depressing, as blue-greys tend to be, at least up here in the north. Unless you truly love grey, I'd rethink the color. Or at least go with a warm grey or greige, not a blue-grey.

I would back up a step and think about 1) what you want the design focal point of your kitchen to be, and 2) how much visual movement / pattern you want, and where do you want it? Both of the quartzite's are fine, but they will be quite different looks. The Taj has a lot of visual movement and will pull a lot of focus. You would need to keep most other surfaces in your kitchen subdued. The Calcutta is serene and reads as a neutral, so it would probably not pull the focus of your kitchen to the countertops, depending on how it integrates with the rest of the design. Also - be careful shopping for a countertop to match a paint color. Cost of countertop >> cost of paint.

I love the paint color as it's shown in the picture, but I think it's lovely because of how it works with the glossy white subway backsplash, the mixed metal hardware and the very subdued but elegant countertop. That's how I would approach it - what look are you going for overall? Which I'm sure you've thought about and you've asked a very narrow question, so please ignore my thinking out loud.

Calcutta.

the gray color is too dark.

altho gray is generally getting dismissed now the inspir pic has some nice details. I think the taj with the white backsplash with the smaller size tile and nice gloss along with warmer hardware and warmer floor keeps things alive. Its all in the details of your particular space and execution of the finer issues not really discussed here. Kind of use your instinct . Is that the exact taj slab ?? ..they seem to vary a bit from what I've seen........you may have a few to pick from which can tilt the final decision one way. Its too bad the reaction that gray gets because some working spaces/ some busy spaces like a kitchen I find I prefer a cooler atmosphere and gray can be done in many ways.. [paler] for example mixed with other colors or wood .......

I agree that you should get a finished door to use in selecting the stone. You'll need the door for a wide variety of finish selections.

• Flooring
• Hardware
• Tile
• Wall Paint
• etc.

IMO the gray is a snoozefest. I'd at least select a soft light greige.

It would work better with the Taj Mahal.