• Many paint colors make cherry cabinets stand out.yellow paint image by Jennifer Griner from Fotolia.com
  
  Cherry cabinets are a favorite choice in kitchens, and you often find them in a new home or in a rental unit. Fortunately, many color options for paint go with cherry wood. You can make your choice based on the look you are striving to create.
  
  

Bold Colors

• Bold colors bring out the cherry wood highlights. Royal blue, for instance, makes the cherry cabinets stand out by highlighting their rich tones. Hunter green brings out the red in cherry cabinets. An earthy shade of yellow---such as mustard yellow---complements the warm tones in cherry cabinets. Red is a brazen color choice that can stand up to cherry cabinets and charge the room with a stimulating energy to create a modern look.
  
  

Neutral Colors

• Beige may sound boring, but it often brings out the best in cherry, highlighting its warmth. Add small amounts of strong colors to the theme as accents, such as red, yellow, dark brown or blue. You can accent the color with picture frames, curtains, floor mats or rugs, kitchen appliances and knickknacks. Other neutral colors to consider are tan, gold, butter and light honey. White is a suitable choice as well. A creamy white is favorable over a bright white, which may appear too stark against cherry wood.
  
  

Pastels

• Certain greens, such as celadon or mint green, pair well with cherry cabinets. Aqua, sky blue, smokey blue, lavender or lilac also work with cherry cabinets to create a balanced look. These light, cool colors accentuate the red accents in cherry wood to make them noticeable without overpowering them. The result is an inviting and appealing warm mood.