White Countertop Clashes with Off-White Cabinets

last year

I made the mistake of choosing my countertop without having a sample of the cabinet color :( Now that everything is installed, it clashes: the countertop appears light purple-ish and the cabinets have a yellow-ish tint. The cabinets are from WoodHarbor and are painted in Cascade White (a subtle off-white). The countertop is Cambria Seacourt. The lights over the kitchen are Daylight (which I know can affect how things look). Does anyone have advice as to what to do? Do other people think the colors clash? Any recommendations on countertop accessories that could look good? I'm pretty bummed by how it turned out

I know I could repaint the cabinets to more of a true white but I'm hoping to avoid that..

I'm posting lots of photos so you can see how it looks in different lighting

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kempek01
last year
With the lighting you have, it's not great.

However, you may be able to adjust the lighting (warmer or cooler) by changing the bulbs. That could help. Also, when you have your personal items in the kitchen, that will distract from the white on white, and might be enough.

The lighting and color pros will be along eventually and give you some good advice.

You might even consider replacing the countertop rather than painting the cabinets. It could be less frustration...
dani_m08
last year
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On my screen (MacBook) - the lighting is making a big difference on how the countertop and the cabinets look next to each other.

For some reason, my screenshots aren't posting.

In the second and third photo, there are different parts of the cabinets that are similar in color to the countertop. I marked up the photos to show you - but I've tried to post them four times - won't work for some reason.

In the last photo you posted, they both look like they have a yellowish tone to them.
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herbflavor
last year
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isnt there yet a backsplash/ hardware including faucet and appliance handles / and floor to reveal ? this appears to be a small apartment kitchen. I would continue w your other product choices. creams and whites seem to always surprise people but there have been many very good end results without ripping elements out. given the size look for a detail to layer in whether hardware// backsplash// floor mats// wall color .....I wouldnt touch the Cambria or Woodharbour products personally.

creamier cabinets with cooler counters...I say thumbs up...keep going w your petite kitchen.

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rebasheba
last year
The recessed lights are 5000 but what about the room lights? On the shot with the down lights off, the light from the room is showing up yellow on and cabinetry. Maybe try all lights at 4000 or 3000?

Is the quartz also the backsplash? Would you be open to replacing that with a tile to add some color?

I agree that once you have some stuff on the counters and in the room this will not be a problem. A wood cutting board, a wood utensil crock...
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Original Author
last year
Thanks for the advice everyone! The cabinets have integrated pulls so they are handleless so there is no additional hardware. The backsplash is the same stone as the countertop... It sounds like I might want to play with the lighting