Green kitchen cabinets are a trendy choice among modern homeowners. With green being a versatile color, these cabinets pair well with various hardware colors, adding dynamism to the cabinetry as well as the whole kitchen. Nonetheless, many people struggle to find the right hardware color and often go with random options that break the entire look!
I bet you won’t want that! So, I curated a list of the most popular (and my personal favorite) hardware color options that look absolutely stunning on green cabinets! Whether you’re going for a neutral color scheme or a pop of color in your green kitchen, these 12 options can never go wrong!
Best Hardware Colors To Complement Green Cabinetry
1. Lavish Golden-Colored Handles And Pulls
Golden cabinet hardware complements warmer shades of olive and sage green and looks rustic with a slight vibe of Art-Deco design. It looks bold, bright, and vintage with green cabinetry and designs a bohemian kitchen with powerful contrasts of crisp metal finish.
A golden color looks the best with slender and minimal hardware, but you can also pair the color with tubular bar pulls, flat bar pulls, curved wire handles, and knobs to look more modern. However, if you are using bright, shiny golden cabinet hardware, add darker kitchen accessories like granite countertops and stainless steel appliances to balance the look.
Materials That Give a Golden Touch:
- Polished Brass and Nickel Handles
- Carbon Steel Pulls finished with Golden Champagne Plating
- Zinc Alloy Handles with Gold Copper Brushing
- Copper Knobs with Brushed Brass Finish
- Aluminum Handles with Gold Oxidation Finish (cost-effective)
2. Robust Rose-Golden Knobs And Pulls
Rose gold knobs and wire pulls ooze sophistication and luxury to green kitchen cabinets. Rose gold is a crisp, rich color that complements the red undertones of green and looks cohesive. Hence, a rose gold hardware color will work well with muted grayish greens such as Pewter Green by Sherwin William and mint green hues.
Rose gold adds royalty to kitchen hardware and looks modern and sharp. As an alternative, you can expose the gray screws of your rose-gold pulls and design an industrial-styled green kitchen, or you can pair rose-gold knobs with glass tops to achieve a new-classical look.
Best Materials For Rose-gold Knobs and Pulls:
- Stainless Steel Knobs and Pulls with a Brushed Rose-Gold Finish
- Zinc Alloy Handles Custom-Painted with a Rose-Gold Paint by Sherwin Williams
- Oil Rubbed Bronze Knobs and Pulls
- Copper Handles and Knobs with a Satin Finish
3. Stylish Silver Handles And Pulls
Silver is a neutral color that complements cool and bright green cabinets to look modern and trendy. It will softly contrast the green cabinets and add sophistication and balance. Though silver looks the best on taller handles and flat pulls, you can even use smaller knobs for a bohemian design.
Moreover, silver is a versatile color that can adapt to the design of your choice. For example, an heirloom silver knob will look vintage and homely with a farmhouse-style design, whereas a highly polished knob will look more modern and appealing.
Popular Silver Hardware Materials:
- Brushed Satin Nickel Knobs and Handles
- Zinc Alloy Handles with a Silver Chrome Finish
- Stainless Steel Cabinet Handles
4. Imperial Black Colored Handles And Knobs
Black hardware is a suitable choice for trendy and elegant green cabinets. Though it looks seamless with all shades of green – bright, pewter, and mint green, it pairs the best with warm greens like ‘Clary Sage’ by Sherwin Williams. Moreover, black handles add a powerful contrast and design an eclectic green kitchen.
Alternatively, if you have pewter green cabinetry, you can choose small black knobs instead of bold black handles to tone down the look. Finally, if you choose black hardware, be sure to add a lot of light areas like a marble countertop or cabinet glass panels to balance the slight melancholy of the color.
Top Materials That Support a Black Finish:
- Stainless Steel Handles finished with Black Dye
- Black Curved Wire Pulls with Pewter Green Cabinets
- Zinc Alloy handles with Black Oxide Finish
- Solid Cast Iron Handles with a Black Powder Coat
5. Classic White-Colored Pulls And Knobs
White is a chic, clean color that tones down the hues of green cabinetry and looks bright, bold, and clutter-free. White hardware pairs well with all shades of green but will offer a different green kitchen design with each. White knobs on bright green cabinets look more modern and fusion-styled, whereas they look zen-styled with muted sage green.
However, white hardware requires maintenance and might turn yellow over time. Hence, it is best to go with smaller white knobs rather than long handles that might overpower the design. Finally, complete the look with a white backsplash and a sleek marble countertop.
Best Materials That Offer the Elegance of White:
- Plastic Handle with a White Finish-budget-friendly but not long-lasting
- White Ceramic Handles and Pulls (cost-effective)
- Aluminum Handles and Knobs with a White Finish
- Oakwood Knobs with a White Paint
- White Porcelain Knobs
- Zinc-Alloy Handles with White Finish
6. Versatile Gray Handles And Pulls
Gray hardware pairs well with all shades of green—from avocado green to mint green—and looks sophisticated and rustic. Generally, lighter shades of gray complement darker emerald greens, while darker grays go well with olive and light green. Gray offers a soft contrast to green kitchens and looks more composed and balanced.
Best Hardware Materials for Gray Cabinet Handles and Pulls:
- Zinc Alloy Handles with Gray Plating
- Alloy Steel with Gray Polish
- Brushed Nickel handles and Pulls
- Ceramic Handles with Gray Paint
- Aluminum Handles and Pulls
- Satin Nickel Silver Cabinet Pulls
7. Elegant Brown-Colored Hardware
Brown hardware creates a typical French-country-style green kitchen with earthy vibes and completes its look with minimal accessories. Brown handles contrast green cabinets softly and combine easily with any green shade. Generally, dark brown hardware complements pastel greens, while lighter brown looks good on dark, royal greens.
Best Materials For Brown Hardware:
- Oil-rubbed Bronze Handles and Pulls
- Brown-Colored Leather Pulls
- Oakwood Knobs and Handles (Light Brown)
- Walnut Wood Knobs and Handles (Dark Brown)
- Natural Wood Knobs and Pulls with a Walnut Finish
- Ceramic Knobs Painted with a Brown Color
- Cast Iron Knobs with a Rustic Brown Finish
8. Glossy Transparent Knobs
Transparent knobs are a quick alternative to spruce your green kitchen cabinets and make them more bright, shiny, and sophisticated. They offer a new-classical green kitchen and pair well with all shades of green, except mint greens.
However, if you have heavy kitchen traffic, have children at home, or need sturdy hardware, transparent knobs may not be the best option for you. In such a case, you can use typical metal hardware and top the upper coat with glass to look shiny but remain sturdier.
Best Materials For Transparent Cabinet Hardware:
- Polished Glass
- Acrylic (sturdy and budget-friendly)
- Plastic (cheapest, but appears white with time)
9. Monochrome Tomato Green Knobs
Tomato green is a warmer shade of green that pairs well with cooler, bold, Hunter greens with a soft contrast. Tomato green complements the blue undertones of green cabinetry, balances the warmth, and looks modern and monochrome. You can also combine tomato green knobs with olive-green cabinetry, but be sure to choose a darker knob shade to boost visibility.
However, large green handles might not combine with green cabinetry and may overpower. Hence, ensure that you go with smaller knobs and place them close to the bottom edge for the right balance.
Hardware Materials for Tomato-green Knobs:
- Ceramic Handles with Tomato-Red Paint
- Glass knobs fused with Tomato-Red Dye
- Wooden Knobs painted with Tomato-Red Paint
- Sliced Agate Stone Knobs with a Metal Handle
10. Muted Milk-Green Knobs
Milk green is a light, toned-down version of emerald green that complements bright and dark green cabinetry with a subtle accent. Milk green hardware brightens green kitchen cabinets with a coastal, peppy vibe and offsets their saturation.
Milk-green is an accent color and looks the best on smaller knobs. Avoid using larger milk-green handles with bright green cabinets, as they may look off!
Best Materials for Milk-green Knobs:
- Ceramic Handles with Milk-Green Paint
- Wooden Knobs Painted with Milk-Green Paint
- Translucent Glass Knobs with a Light Green Dye
11. Lively Pastel Yellow Knobs And Pulls
Pastel yellow is a toned-down alternative to the bright yellow hue, and it goes well with various green cabinets, from bright greens to gray greens. Pastel yellow hardware will work as a great accent to your kitchen island and help cabinets look fresh and more dynamic, hinting at Mediterranean kitchen design.
Popular Materials for Pastel Yellow Hardware:
- Ceramic Knobs with Pastel Yellow Finish
- Wooden Knobs Painted with Pastel Yellow Paint
- Transparent Glass Knobs with Muted Yellow Dye
- Melloy Yellow Leather Pulls
12. Peppy Pink Knobs And Handles
Light pink knobs and handles look the best on bright green and muted sage green cabinets. They add dramatic contrast to green kitchens but look light-hearted and quirky as nautical kitchen designs. However, ensure that you do not use bold and hot pinks because they might not pair well and look childlike.
You can pair your pastel pink knobs with a strip of golden color to design Art-Deco-type cabinet hardware, or you can use flat glass on the top to look more traditional. Finally, as pink is a bright hardware color, ensure that you use glass panels and white marble countertops to complete the look.
Best Hardware Materials for a Pink Finish:
- Ceramic Knobs with a Light Pink Finish
- Wooden Knobs Painted with Pastel Pink Paint
- Zinc Alloy Handles And Knobs with a Pink Marble Pattern
- Rose Quartz Door Knobs
Can You Paint Your Kitchen Cabinets and Hardware With The Same Shade Of Green?
Yes. A green cabinet is eye-catching in itself, so pairing it with a similar hardware color will balance the tone and look modern and minimal. This combination works exceptionally well with bright and royal greens like Benjamin Moore’s ‘Hunter Green’ but may not be that effective with a mint green that needs contrast.
Should You Use Handles or Knobs For Your Green Cabinets?
Green cabinets are extremely saturated hues themselves. So, choose handles when pairing metallic or neutral colors with your kitchen cabinets to balance the tone. Alternatively, if you prefer an accent color like yellow, it is best to go with knobs, as large yellow handles can overpower the design of green cabinets.
The green color might look too bold for kitchen cabinets, but its unique charm is worth it! And when you use the right accent hardware, the charm is just doubled. So, use this designer list to pick the perfect hardware partner for your green cabinets now! If you want inspiring ideas for blue cabinets, explore my other list of hardware colors to go with blue cabinets!
