Best KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Colors for your Kitchen

Determining the best color for your KitchenAid® stand mixer can make this essential countertop appliance double as a piece of kitchen decor out in the open for everyone to admire. Selecting your stand mixer color begins with you, as it’s an act of pure self expression in the kitchen. Finding a color that matches your style, personality and passion for culinary exploits can inspire new recipes for days to come.


From empire red to pistachio, to current Color of the Year, KitchenAid® stand mixers come in a variety of colors for you to explore. This article will guide you through each color option so that you can determine which one best suits your style in the kitchen.

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Choosing the Best KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Color

To choose the best color for your KitchenAid® stand mixer, start by understanding which colors are available and the finishes they come in. Whether you’re looking for a bold color or a neutral tone, KitchenAid® stand mixers come in both contemporary and classic styles to suit every kind of maker.

This list details the possible KitchenAid® stand mixer colors to choose from, so you can decide on a shade that seamlessly fits within your kitchen and expresses your personality. Keep in mind that this list does not include every option, but can help you narrow down your choice.

Color Options

Blue Stand Mixers

Blue is a versatile color that can be woven into many kitchen styles and designs. Blue KitchenAid® stand mixers come in a variety of shades and finishes, giving you many options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for something soft, or searching for a confident deep blue, there’s plenty of color options to consider.

Aqua sky KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Aqua Sky

Aqua Sky KitchenAid® stand mixers fit into both modern and vintage-inspired kitchen designs. This clean and bright aqua with an equal balance of blue and green brings a refreshing accent color to your countertops. Aqua sky stand mixers come in a glossy finish and are the perfect complement to colorful kitchens, or add a pop of color against neutral shades. 

Blue velvet KitchenAid® stand mixer

2. Blue Velvet

The matte finish on blue velvet KitchenAid® stand mixers makes this color a contemporary classic. This soft yet saturated shade of blue is gentle and captures feelings of serenity. This stand mixer is sure to add a subtle hint of color in kitchens with soft palettes.

Ice KitchenAid® stand mixer

3. Ice

Ice KitchenAid® stand mixers are a light robin’s egg color, eliciting feelings of spring-time and images of desserts laden with fresh berries. Pair this stand mixer with the 5 Quart White Gardenia Ceramic Bowl to complete the seasonal spring look.

Mineral water blue KitchenAid® stand mixer

4. Mineral Water Blue

Mineral water blue KitchenAid® stand mixers will make you dream of the ocean tide and bright blue skies. This color is lighter, serene, and calming compared to other blue KitchenAid® stand mixers. Mineral water blue stand mixers come in the tilt-head configuration and variety of capacities.

Azure blue KitchenAid® stand mixer

5. Azure Blue

Azure blue KitchenAid® stand mixers will sparkle in your kitchen. This light blue has a frosted finish, making it appear chilled and icy. This stand mixer is a fitting addition to kitchens with pastel color schemes.

Cobalt blue KitchenAid® stand mixer

6. Cobalt Blue

Among one of the darkest blue colors offered in KitchenAid brand’s Artisan® series, cobalt blue adds an air of mystery and allure to your kitchen. Cobalt blue KitchenAid® stand mixers will add striking color against a lighter kitchen backsplash.

Blue willow KitchenAid® stand mixer

7. Blue Willow

If you’re looking for a blue color that’s slightly lighter than the deep cobalt blue variation, consider blue willow KitchenAid® stand mixers. This blue shade is comforting and calm, and the deeper shade gives it dimension among your countertop appliances.

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Choose a blue among the sea of shades that speaks most directly to your style inside the kitchen. These blues will inspire new recipes and kindle moments of calm during your making.

Red Stand Mixers

Red KitchenAid® stand mixers are bold and will draw your guests’ attention right to your countertop. Discover the differences between empire red, candy apple red and passion red shades.

Empire red KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Empire Red

Empire red KitchenAid® stand mixers are iconic and a classic addition to any kitchen. Empire red is a striking color that evokes feelings of adventure and excitement. It’s a Pure red, a hue deeper than fire engine red. The glossy finish of this deeper red KitchenAid® stand mixer makes it glisten among ingredients, utensils and other appliances.

Passion red KitchenAid® stand mixers

2. Passion Red

Passion red KitchenAid® stand mixers are slightly more vibrant than empire red, but this shade still makes a statement. Select this shade for your stand mixer to reflect your own passion for cultivating new recipes and relishing in exciting culinary creations.

Candy apple red KitchenAid® stand mixer

3. Candy Apple Red

Candy apple red KitchenAid® stand mixers can instantly brighten up your kitchen. This deep jewel tone with a rich metallic finish is sure to inspire indulgent creations and can blend with your existing kitchen style or add a dramatic flair to a more muted kitchen.

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When you add a red KitchenAid® stand mixer to your countertop, guests can’t help but notice this daring splash of color. Select the perfect shade to represent your own fearlessness within the kitchen.

White Stand Mixers

White KitchenAid® stand mixers can go with just about any kitchen style or design. Neutral colors like white KitchenAid® stand mixers are a timeless choice that will adapt to your changing style. From off whites, like almond cream and milkshake, to classic frosted pearl and matte white, this stand mixer color will smoothly blend in with many preexisting kitchen styles.

Frosted pearl white KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Frosted Pearl White

Frosted pearl white KitchenAid® stand mixers are an excellent choice for those wanting a luxurious feel. This bright white color can highlight areas within your kitchen that you want to draw attention to. This stand mixer color comes in a glossy finish and tilt-head and bowl-lift configurations.

Matte white KitchenAid® stand mixer

2. Matte White

The matte white KitchenAid® stand mixer is a contemporary finish with a classic color. The smooth surface and clean, cool white color easily complement a minimalist style. For a dynamic palette, add a patterned bowl, such as the 5 Quart Poppy Ceramic Bowl or the textured 5 Quart White Mermaid Lace Ceramic Bowl.

Milkshake KitchenAid® stand mixer

3. Milkshake

A beautiful off-white color with gray undertones, the milkshake KitchenAid® stand mixer is a great addition to rustic homes with wooden accents. The low sheen finish makes this muted white color a lovely natural tone to add to your kitchen.

Almond cream KitchenAid® stand mixer

4. Almond Cream

Almond cream KitchenAid® stand mixers are an elegant eggshell or light parchment paper color. The yellow undertones of this stand mixer make it a darker white shade within the collection of white KitchenAid® stand mixers. Almond cream is a beautiful addition to kitchens with a vintage feel.

White KitchenAid® stand mixer

5. White

White KitchenAid® stand mixers draw you in with the timelessness of their pure white color. White is a simple and classic color for any kitchen appliance, but especially so for the iconic KitchenAid® stand mixer. Choose a white stand mixer as a backdrop for your colorful recipes.

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White stand mixers are for Makers who aren’t afraid to wear their splatters of batter and sprinkles of flour on their sleeves. This color line of KitchenAid® stand mixers can be a blank canvas for a number of new kitchen creations and never goes out of style.

Yellow and Orange Stand Mixers

Bright oranges and yellows can make your kitchen feel both funky and unique with bursts of expressive colors. These warmer shades can bring a sense of comfort and feelings of happiness as you gather with friends and family in your kitchen.

Majestic yellow KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Majestic Yellow

The majestic yellow KitchenAid® stand mixer is a lighter, more pastel hue that elicits the feel of warm sunshine or custard. This yellow KitchenAid® stand mixer, works great as an accent piece or as an addition to other KitchenAid brand countertop appliances, such as the majestic yellow 3.5 Cup Food Processor.

Buttercup KitchenAid® stand mixer

2. Buttercup

Much like the name suggests, deeper yellow buttercup KitchenAid® stand mixers radiate warmth, positivity and notes of springtime. Stir up even more joy during exploration in the kitchen by adding this radiant yellow color to your selection of kitchen wares.

Honey KitchenAid® stand mixer

3. Honey

Honey is a more recent addition to the KitchenAid® stand mixer colors lineup, officially being introduced as the 2021 Color of the Year. Rich, uplifting and comforting – with golden-orange undertones – honey KitchenAid® stand mixers are reminders of the sweetness that comes from making together in the kitchen.

Scorched orange KitchenAid® stand mixer

4. Scorched Orange

Scorched orange KitchenAid® stand mixers are the deepest orange color offered within the Artisan® series. The burnt color and low gloss finish stirs images of deep caramel and engages your senses while creating dishes that are just as visually engaging.

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These yellow and orange KitchenAid® stand mixers will add a dash of color to your kitchen, bringing warmth and comfort to every new recipe they help you execute.

Green Stand Mixers

Green stand mixers add whispers of tranquility to your kitchen or help bring the outdoors inside with hues inspired by nature. These shades of green are must-have additions to any kitchen peppered with windowsill herbs and indoor plants.

Pistachio KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Pistachio

The soft, muted green of the pistachio KitchenAid® stand mixer makes this a beloved color for passionate makers everywhere. This KitchenAid® stand mixer has a glossy finish and will bring a calming tone to your kitchen.

Kyoto glow KitchenAid® stand mixer

2. Kyoto Glow

The bold and bright kyoto glow KitchenAid® stand mixer refreshes any kitchen it lives in. Announced in 2020 as the Color of the Year, kyoto glow inspires a natural, balanced and positive lifestyle. Add this KitchenAid® stand mixer to your kitchen as a unique signature piece.

Avocado cream KitchenAid® stand mixers

3. Avocado Cream

The matte finish on avocado cream KitchenAid® stand mixers gives this muted green a natural look and feel. This green shade is softer than other green KitchenAid® stand mixers and speaks to the heart of makers who relish in creating meals inspired by nature’s finest ingredients.

Bayleaf KitchenAid® stand mixer

4. Bayleaf

Bayleaf KitchenAid® stand mixers display a much more subtle medium green shade with blue-gray undertones. This lighthearted green brings a sense of relaxation to your kitchen, weaving balance and harmony into the recipes you create with your KitchenAid® stand mixer. 

Canopy green KitchenAid® stand mixer

5. Canopy Green

The invigorating presence of canopy green KitchenAid® stand mixers will foster an imaginative spirit within your kitchen. The glossy finish on this bright, stunning green stand mixer makes it easily the most memorable item in your kitchen.

Green apple KitchenAid® stand mixers

6. Green Apple

A fresh, bright green shade with a touch of yellow, green apple KitchenAid® stand mixers vibrate with lively energy. This high gloss shade can add a quirky appeal to your kitchen and serve as the perfect exclamation point to your decor.  

Matcha KitchenAid® stand mixers

7. Matcha

Aptly named after the powdered green tea that has grown popular among latte lovers, matcha KitchenAid® stand mixers are just as energizing as matcha powder itself. The vivid color and glossy finish of this green stand mixer will add freshness to your kitchen.

Agave KitchenAid® stand mixers

8. Agave

Named after the leaves of the agave plant, agave KitchenAid® stand mixers are a rich, deep blend of blue and green. A semi-matte finish gives this stand mixer color a more organic texture. Inspired by desert fields lined with rows of succulents, agave stand mixers can complement styles with blue or green accents, or feel right at home among warm desert hues. Agave is a kitchenaid.com exclusive color. 

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Add these green KitchenAid® stand mixers to your existing array of countertop appliances and relish in their vibrance during your next round of recipes.

Pink and Purple Stand Mixers

Available in dark and light shades, these playful pink colors and royal shades of purple can make your kitchen style vibrant and playful, or express a sense of elegance.

Beetroot KitchenAid® stand mixers

1. Beetroot

A rich magenta with a lush satin finish, beetroot was made to stand out. This confident deep purple color was deservedly named KitchenAid brand’s Color of the Year for 2022. Beetroot KitchenAid® stand mixers are excellent additions to kitchens destined for boldness.

Feather pink KitchenAid® stand mixers

2. Feather Pink

Feather pink KitchenAid® stand mixers are as quiet and muted as the name suggests, bringing a sense of tenderness to your kitchen. The matte finish of this stand mixer makes it blend in with its surroundings, while the pink adds a quiet patch of color to your countertop.

Silk pink KitchenAid® stand mixers

3. Silk Pink

Unlike the feather pink variety, silk pink KitchenAid® stand mixers have a pearlescent finish that gives it a silvery shimmer in the light. Make strawberry bundt cake or rose macarons with the silk pink KitchenAid® stand mixer for a fun-filled day in the kitchen.

Matte dried rose KitchenAid® stand mixers

4. Matte Dried Rose

Matte dried rose KitchenAid® stand mixers are a deeper, dustier pink than the feather pink color. The matte finish diffuses the light for a soft feel making it the perfect addition to a relaxed kitchen style. Add a white bowl to this stand mixer, like the 5 Quart White Shell Ceramic Bowl, to achieve a delicate and refined style. 

Bird of paradise KitchenAid® stand mixers

5. Bird of Paradise

Best known for being the very first Color of the Year in 2018, bird of paradise KitchenAid® stand mixers are a beautiful and exotic addition to the kitchen. This high gloss, vibrant coral color will bring your kitchen to life and further inspire your culinary creativity.

Bordeaux KitchenAid® stand mixers

6. Bordeaux

The rich burgundy metallic color of bordeaux KitchenAid® stand mixers is alluring and flirtatious with a slight shimmer. The high gloss finish of this wine-inspired stand mixer makes it feel regal and refined, a perfect shade for elegant kitchens or to add dramatic flair to a neutral backdrop.

Boysenberry KitchenAid® stand mixers

7. Boysenberry

Boysenberry KitchenAid® stand mixers are aptly named, as they sport a charming purple berry color. Slightly lighter than the bordeaux color, boysenberry is a warm, playful shade of purple and also comes in a gloss finish.

Guava glaze KitchenAid® stand mixers

8. Guava Glaze

The true pink color of guava glaze KitchenAid® stand mixers make this countertop appliance a delight to have in your kitchen. Let this juicy pink stand mixer color inspire your own fresh creations. Style it with the Whispering Floral Ceramic Bowl for a delicate look or the Radiant Black Stainless Steel Bowl for an unexpected contrast.

Lavender cream KitchenAid® stand mixers

9. Lavender Cream

Lavender cream is the lightest of the purple stand mixer colors and has a high gloss finish. This color is perfect if you’re looking for a pastel tone to complement your kitchen’s soft aesthetic. Lavender cream KitchenAid® stand mixers are available in the tilt-head configuration. 

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From bold purples to playful pinks, these KitchenAid® stand mixer colors include a number of shades that bring new life into the kitchen. Select a color for your stand mixer that will be as striking as your recipe’s flavor profiles.

Black and Metallic Stand Mixers

Black and metallic colored KitchenAid® stand mixers are versatile additions to any countertop. While black stand mixers have a classic yet contemporary feeling to them, metallic colors bring a note of industriousness to the kitchen.

Imperial black KitchenAid® stand mixer

1. Imperial Black

Imperial black KitchenAid® stand mixers appear lighter than the classic onyx black stand mixers thanks to a textured finish that catches the light. This stand mixer is a strong presence, and offers a unique alternative to basic black.

Cast iron black KitchenAid® stand mixer

2. Cast Iron Black

Unlike imperial black, cast iron black KitchenAid® stand mixers have a lighter gray undertone and shiner appearance, made to look similar to the coveted cast iron in every seasoned craftsman’s kitchen. This stand mixer is perfect for those who want a countertop appliance that looks and feels as durable as it is.

Onyx black KitchenAid® stand mixer

3. Onyx Black

One of the most popular black KitchenAid® stand mixers, onyx black is a classic. The pure black color is coated with a glossy finish, making it appear crisp and sleek. Any accent bowl that’s paired with the onyx black KitchenAid® stand mixer will make your appliance shine.

Contour silver KitchenAid® stand mixers

4. Contour Silver

Contour silver KitchenAid® stand mixers have a high glossy finish that accentuates their metallic shine. This stand mixer would be a great addition to kitchens with an industrial flair, as the color can blend well with stainless steel appliances.

Metallic chrome KitchenAid® stand mixer

5. Metallic Chrome

The metallic chrome KitchenAid® stand mixers are a lighter shade of chrome gray within the Artisan® series. This stand mixer has a light metallic sheen, but its light gray color makes it a conservative and practical addition to the kitchen.

Silver KitchenAid® stand mixer

6. Silver

The silver KitchenAid® stand mixers are the lightest color from the gray and metallic collection of KitchenAid® stand mixers. This light shade can pair well with other neutral tones, specifically white and black color schemes, where it can subtly stand out.

Medallion silver KitchenAid® stand mixers

7. Medallion Silver

The medallion silver KitchenAid® stand mixers closely resemble contour silver, though they have less of a polished, metallic look. The silver shade of this stand mixer makes it feel sturdy and ready to tackle any ingredients you’re inspired to add to create unique meals.

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Black and metallic stand mixers are sleek and timeless, as well as minimalist and contemporary. These colors of KitchenAid® stand mixers complement Makers who have a class ambiance within their kitchen.

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What’s the Most Popular KitchenAid® Mixer Color?

Aside from classic blacks and whites, Pistachio, Aqua Sky and Empire Red are among the most popular KitchenAid® stand mixer colors. KitchenAid brand’s Color of the Year campaign introduces a new color each year that captures the moment while looking ahead to inspire a new year of making.

What Color KitchenAid® Mixer Should I Buy?

When choosing the color of your KitchenAid® stand mixer, it’s helpful to consider your current kitchen style, complementing bowls for your stand mixer and colors that inspire creativity in your kitchen. 

Reference this stand mixer buying guide for more help choosing a KitchenAid® stand mixer color and discover the possibilities awaiting your kitchen. 

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How Can I Customize My KitchenAid® Stand Mixer?

Use the KitchenAid® stand mixer customization tool to envision your stand mixer before you purchase it. You have options to select the color, engrave your mixer with a personalized message and add a unique bowl or stand mixer attachments.

This guide on how to customize a KitchenAid® stand mixer can walk you through the customization process so you can make your stand mixer uniquely yours, or create the perfect gift for someone else.

Find the Best KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Color For You

KitchenAid® stand mixers are a must-have tool within the kitchen, as they help to execute recipes with excellence and discover creative variations of tried and true meals. See how other makers style their kitchens with the right stand mixer color for their space.

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