Every KitchenAid Mixer Color In 2023

KitchenAid is a pioneer when it comes to bright, bold kitchen appliances. Their hugely popular appliances come in every color you can imagine and plenty of others I bet you never even knew existed. 

Just when you think they have run out of colors KitchenAid go and releases a new one. 

In homage to these iconic stand mixers, I have put together a guide on everything you will ever need to know about the bright and beautiful world of KitchenAid stand mixers. 

Here you can learn about their ‘Color of the Year’ campaign, KitchenAid’s most popular colors, as well as every single tint and hue they have ever released.

KitchenAid Color of the Year

In 2018, KitchenAid introduced the ‘Color of the Year’ campaign. This yearly event sees KitchenAid release a new and exciting color every year to liven up our kitchen countertops. If you are curious about the previous year’s colors, here’s what you missed.

2022

On the 10th of February, it was announced that Beetroot will be the KitchenAid 2022 Color of the Year.

The pop of purple, inspired by the root-vegetable it shares its name with, will undoubtedly soon add a splash of color to thousands of kitchens across the country. The nature-inspired colors aim to be “vibrant, energizing and uplifting”  whilst busting with positivity and playfulness.

Its dark undertones ensure the shade isn’t overwhelmingly bright and offers a splash of sophistication to any kitchen countertop. 

The color will be available in two of KitchenAid’s popular appliances, the Artisan 5 Series and the K400 blender. Or if you’re looking for something a little less pricey, Stan’s Donuts has created a limited edition beetroot-inspired glaze. They are also giving four lucky customers a chance to win a Beetroot Artisan 5 Series!

2021

As for last year, Honey was the color to delight loyal KitchenAid devotees in 2020. With golden and orange undertones, KitchenAid aimed to bring warmth into people’s homes with this summer-inspired stand mixer. 

2020

The fresh and vibrant Kyoto Glow was the color of 2020. The Kyoto Glow strikes a balance between vibrancy and tranquillity, inspiring a ‘natural and positive lifestyle’ in the world of the company. 

The color, light green with undertones of yellow, takes its inspiration from the Japanese city it shares its name with. The serenity of Kyoto’s temples, the balance of Kaiseki dining, and the beauty of the springtime cherry blossom all contribute to the natural vibrance of Kyoto Glow. 

2019

2019 was a pretty special year for KitchenAid, it marked the brand’s 100th birthday. In homage to its roots, they announced Misty Blue as the color of the year. This was a light blue similar to the color of their first stand mixer, the model H-5, which was released in 1919. 

This wasn’t the only color KitchenAid introduced in 2019 though. They also debut ‘Passion Red’ on their limited edition,100th Anniversary ‘Queen of Hearts’ range, made up of 100 mixers sold exclusively on the KitchenAid website.

2018

To kick off the Color of the Year campaign, KitchenAid introduced Birds of Paradise to their color range. This is a tropical pink that “ignites the sense of freedom and travel to exotic destinations” according to KitchenAid. 

The Most Popular KitchenAid Colors

Where do you even begin picking your favorite color out of an endless sea of color? It’s a daunting task, believe me.

Thankfully, KitchenAid has helped to narrow down our search by discovering what the most popular stand mixer color is. 

In 2020, the company conducted a study consisting of over 5000 customers, 100 from each state, to uncover what America’s favorite KitchenAid color is. 

They discovered that the most popular color was Blue Velvet. This calming, warm matte blue is a favorite in 18 states, followed by Sky Blue and Kyoto Glow as the second and third favorite in another 18 states combined.

Here are the Top 9 most popular KitchenAid colors.

Didn’t find the color of your KitchenAid dreams on this list? Well, lucky you, because we have plenty more colors to show you! 

Every KitchenAid Mixer Color

By my estimate, there have been over 90 KitchenAid mixer colors, and of course, this number will continue to grow. 

Many of the colors are available in a variety of mixer models, although the Artisan mixer has the largest selection of colors by a long way. In terms of availability, however, some colors were released as limited editions so it’s unlikely you will be able to buy all of them. Sorry!

Nevertheless, with such a large selection available, I guarantee there’s a color that will match your kitchen palette. If you can find it, that is. 

And there lies the biggest problem. Although KitchenAid has an amazing array of colors, there isn’t really a definitive list where you can browse all these colors and marvel at their amazing selection

After endless weeks of research and several liters of coffee, I have found every single KitchenAid color known to man. Here’s an image that showcases my findings.

My KitchenAid Color Top Tip: You will find that varying colors will also provide different textures. For example, glossy colors will provide a really smooth finish. Matte colors are slightly rougher, while the metallic colors have a noticeable coarse finish. If you really want a KitchenAid with a crazy texture, make sure to have a look at Imperial Black or Gray!

White

White is one of the most common neutral colors that not only look great complimenting a primary or secondary color palette but also look amazing if you are going for a more minimal kitchen design.

When it comes to your KitchenAid, there are 10 different whites to choose from. This ranges from the classic ‘White’, one of their best-selling colors, to newer additions like almond cream. 

Fun Fact: When KitchenAid released the H-5, the first commercially available stand mixer the company made, white was the original KitchenAid color. Their color range started to expand in 1955, with the introduction of 5 colors; pink, copper, chrome, yellow and green.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
White	X	X		X	X			X
Matte White	X	X
Almond Cream		X
Bing Cherry		X
Milkshake		X			X
Fresh Linen		X			X
Pearl White Meringue		X
Frosted Pearl White			X			X	X

Silver

My Favorite: Metallic Chrome

Silver is another neutral color that will look great in just about any kitchen. If you have other appliances in your kitchen that use silver accents, then this will be the perfect addition to your countertop. 

If you are looking for something that will complement stainless steel, then Contour Silver is a brilliant choice, it is also one of America’s top 10 most popular colors. If you want something a little more unusual, then Custom Metallic Chrome is about as crazy as it gets! 

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Contour Silver	X	X			X
Medallion Silver	X	X				X	X
Sugar Pearl Silver	X		X			X	X
Cocoa Silver		X
Metallic Chrome		X			X
Silver Metallic		X
Brushed Nickel		X
Nickel Pearl Polished Metal					X

Gray

My Favorite: Pearl Metallic

There’s something really elegant about a gray KitchenAid stand mixer, they are one of my favorite palettes. If you have a modern kitchen or use black appliances and countertops, then grey could be the perfect complementary color for you. 

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Dark Pewter		X			X			X
Nickel Pearl					X			X
Matte Grey	X
liquid graphite	X	X			X
Imperial Grey		X
Pearl Metallic		X		X	X

Black

My Favorite: Starry Night

Onyx Black is the most popular black KitchenAid stand mixer ever. It has a high gloss finish and looks elegant on every kitchen counter and offers a real contrast if you have a lot of white in your kitchen. 

That said, if you are looking for something a bit more exciting, there’s plenty to choose from. You can opt for Caviar or Starry Night, which both have a mesmerizing glitter-like sparkle, or Imperial Black and Cast Iron Black, both of which have a really unique rough texture to them.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Matte Black	X	X			X
Imperial Black		X
Starry Night	X				X
Caviar		X
Cast Iron	X						X
Onyx Black		X			X	X	X	X
Licorice					X

Red

My Favorite: Empire Red

When it comes to the red palettes, there’s one tint that stands out above the rest: Empire Red. It’s KitchenAid’s answer to Ferrari Rosso Corsa (you know, that classic Ferrari red color). Between the classic White and Onyx Black, Empire Red is up there an iconic KitchenAid color. Hell, it’s even the color of their logo!

That’s not to say it’s your only red option though, of course, it isn’t! You can opt for a dark and moody Gloss Cinnamon, or something a little more sweet and vibrant like Candy Apple.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Empire Red	X	X			X			X
Candy Apple	X						X
Hot Sauce	X
Gloss Cinnamon		X			X
Passion Red		X					X
Grenadine		X

Orange

My Favorite: Orange Sorbet

We have already spoken about Honey, the newest color to be added to the KitchenAid collection for 2021. With its addition, it brought your selection of orange stand mixers to a total of 4. 

All the oranges have a fairly high gloss finish, and the textures are the same.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Orange Sorbet		X
Persimmon		X
Tangerine		X			X
Honey		X

Yellow

My Favorite: Buttercup

If yellow is your color, you might be slightly disappointed with your selection. Currently, there are only two yellow KitchenAid stand mixers to choose from. By KitchenAid standards, that’s pretty tame! In fact, this is the most limited of any palette.

That said, both yellows are gorgeous and will really add a splash of color to your countertop. If you really have your heart set on a yellow stand mixer, then you could have a browse of the orange palette above. Some of them, like Sorbet Orange, walk the fine line between both colors. If none of them takes your fancy, then the Pear color might!

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Buttercup		X
Majestic Yellow		X

Pinks 

My Favorite: Dried Rose

You already know about Birds of Paradise (which is gorgeous) but with another 8 pinks to choose from, there is a great nice range of various tints and hues here.
My personal favorite is Dried Rose, it’s slightly darker and a bit moodier than some of the brighter pinks available. There’s also a matching replacement bowl in this color which would look absolutely amazing!

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Bird of Paradise	X	X
Guava Glaze	X	X			X
Pink		X			X
Watermelon		X
Raspberry Ice			X
Matte Dried Rose		X			X
Cranberry		X
Silk Pink	X		X
Feather Pink		X

Purple

My Favorite: Boysenberry

Purple is a great choice if you want to add a splash of color, without the high impact of yellow or pink.

Although there are only five KitchenAid purple colors to choose from, the selection feels bigger than that, as the colors change pretty drastically. On the lighter end of the spectrum, you have Lavender Cream, with a creamy and glossy finish. On the other side, you have Black Violet, a dark royal purple color, with a matt finish and a rougher texture.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Black Violet		X
Bordeaux		X			X
Boysenberry		X			X
Lavender Cream		X
Purple Plum Berry					X

Copper/Brown

My Favorite: Espresso

Antique Copper was one of the 5 colors KitchenAid introduced in 1955 that really helped to kick start the KitchenAid color revolution. Although Antique Copper is still available, the modern reinvention of this color is a bit jazzier than the original, which had a closer resemblance to Copper Pearl.

The range of Copper and Brown KitchenAids is pretty generous, with 8 to choose from. Espresso is perhaps the most interesting here.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Champagne		X	X		X
Copper Pearl		X			X
Espresso		X			X
Truffle Dust		X
Antique Copper			X
Toffee Delight		X			X
Toffee		X

Green

My Favorite: Pebbled Palm

When I get my next stand mixer, I already know which color I will be choosing. I would pick up a Pebbled Palm in a heartbeat. No doubt I would get a toaster and kettle to match too. Unfortunately, this color wasn’t available when I got my current KitchenAid, but I have since fallen in love with its matt finish and rough texture. Paired with a chrome gold bowl and I wouldn’t be able to wipe the big grin off my face for weeks!

You can also get Shaded Palm, which is the same as Pebbled Palm but without the texture. This color can only be found exclusively at Crate & Barrel.

I admit Pebbled Palm might not be for everyone. Because we are talking about KitchenAid here, there are plenty of other greens to choose from. 

Fun Fact: Kyoto Glow was Color of the Year for 2020!

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Matte avocado Green		X
Bay Leaf		X			X
Canopy Green		X			X
Green Apple	X	X			X
Pear		X	X
Pistachio		X			X
Matcha		X
Kyoto Glow		X
Honeydew	X
Pebbled Palm		X

Blue

My Favorite: Matte Fog Blue

Last, but certainly not least, is the blues. Not only is ‘Blue Velvet’ America’s favorite color, with 19 different varieties, the blue KitchenAid stand mixers also have by far the largest selection of any palette.   

As you would expect with such a large selection, there are plenty of blues to choose from.

Color	Artisan Mini	Artisan	Artisan Design	Classic Plus	Professional 600	Professional 6500	Pro Line	Commercial
Ice Blue	X	X			X
Aqua Sky	X	X			X
Azul Blue					X
Sea Shimmer	X	X
Blue Willow		X			X
Cobalt Blue		X			X
Crystal Blue		X
French Blue		X
Glacier Blue		X
Matte Velvet Blue		X
Ink Blue		X
Ice		X	X
Ocean Drive		X		X
Twilight Blue		X
Misty Blue		X
Mineral Water Blue		X
Blueberry			X		X
Azure Blue		X	X
Sea Glass			X