CNC PLUS Colors: Every Paint and Stain Option Explained

The CNC PLUS colors program gives you a curated palette of 10 hand-painted finishes and 3 rift-cut white oak stains, all made to order through CNC Cabinetry, so you can build a kitchen that feels truly custom without paying custom-shop prices. Whether you are drawn to warm creamy whites, moody greens, or honey-toned wood grain, there is a PLUS finish built for your space and your door style.

What Is the CNC PLUS Program?

CNC Cabinetry developed the PLUS program as a made-to-order finishing tier that sits above the standard stocked colors. Every cabinet in the program ships assembled, not flat-pack, and comes standard with Blum soft-close concealed hinges and full-extension soft-close drawer glides. Because each order is painted or stained specifically for you, lead times are longer than stocked lines: paint colors take about 4 to 6 weeks to deliver, while the three PLUS stains (Ale, Bourbon and Wheat) take about 5 to 7 weeks. The one exception is Classic Woodbourne, which is available in White plus all 16 PLUS colors and ships in about 3 to 5 weeks regardless of color choice.

The result is a cabinet that competes visually with semi-custom lines at a factory-direct price. Freight for CNC orders starts at $350 and is confirmed with you before your order is processed.

The 10 PLUS Paint Colors and the 3 PLUS Stains

Here is a breakdown of every finish in the PLUS palette, the look each one delivers, and the countertop or hardware pairings that tend to complement it best.

Which Door Styles Offer PLUS Colors

Not every CNC door style participates in the PLUS program. Here is exactly what is available so you can shop with confidence.

• Concord Elegant, Concord Fashion and Concord Richmond: All 10 paint colors. These are framed shaker-style doors with clean lines that let the painted finish do the talking. Browse Concord Elegant in Sage, Concord Elegant in Adirondack Blue, Concord Fashion in Mountain Stream or Concord Richmond in Linen.
• Concord Sydney, Concord Newport and Classic Versailles: All 10 paint colors plus all 3 stains on rift-cut white oak. This is where the oak stain options live. Start with Concord Sydney in Bourbon, Concord Newport in Ale or Classic Versailles in Evergreen.
• Classic Highland: All 10 paint colors. This frameless profile reads clean and modern. See it in Classic Highland in Jet Black.
• Classic Woodbourne: White plus all 16 PLUS colors, which adds Ocean, Smoky Grey and Stone to the 13 options above. Woodbourne ships in about 3 to 5 weeks, faster than the other PLUS lines.

Color Groups Explained: Finding Your Palette

Warm Whites and Neutrals

Sleek White, Linen and Sahara form the warm white and neutral tier. Sleek White is the brightest of the three, a good choice for smaller kitchens where you want maximum light bounce. Linen reads creamier and works beautifully with natural wood accents. Sahara leans into earthy beige territory, making it a natural companion for terracotta, warm stone or warm-toned hardware. All three pair well with kitchens explored on our white kitchen cabinets guide.

Blues

Adirondack Blue is the palette's only blue. It sits in the dusty, desaturated range, closer to a classic English country blue than a bright navy, and it layers well with white upper cabinets and natural wood hardware. For more blue inspiration, visit our blue kitchen cabinets page.

Greens

Sage, Mountain Stream and Evergreen give you three very different interpretations of green. Sage is soft and muted, a gentle herbal tone that feels calm in both modern and transitional kitchens. Mountain Stream reads as a gray-leaning sage with a slightly cooler undertone, perfect for open-plan spaces. Evergreen is the boldest of the trio, a rich, saturated forest green that works best on a kitchen island or lower cabinets against white uppers. Browse our green kitchen cabinets guide for layout ideas.

Darks and Moody Tones

Rumors, Cracked Pepper and Jet Black anchor the dark end of the palette. Rumors is the most unconventional option, a dusty mauve-purple that pairs with warm metallic hardware for a collected, artistic look. Cracked Pepper is a warm dark charcoal that reads almost black in low light but shows its warmth next to lighter countertops. Jet Black is exactly what it sounds like: a flat, graphic matte black that is a strong choice for a bold two-tone kitchen. See more options on our black kitchen cabinets and gray kitchen cabinets pages.

Rift-Cut White Oak Stains

The three stain colors (Ale, Bourbon and Wheat) are only available on Concord Sydney, Concord Newport and Classic Versailles. Rift-cut white oak has a straight, consistent grain pattern that stains more evenly than plain-sawn wood, so the color reads cleanly across every door face. Ale is the warmest and most natural-looking medium brown. Bourbon pushes amber and is the richest of the three. Wheat is the lightest, delivering a Scandinavian-influenced honey tone. All three ship in about 5 to 7 weeks. For a broader look at warm wood cabinet options, visit our wood-tone kitchen cabinets page.

Ordering CNC PLUS Cabinets from Direct Cabinet Deals

Because every PLUS finish is made to order, planning ahead matters. Here is how to move from inspiration to confirmed order smoothly.

1. Browse the collections linked throughout this article to narrow your color and door style combination.
2. Order a door sample from our sample collection to verify the color in person before committing. Samples ship for a fee and arrive in 5 to 8 days.
3. Use our free 3D design service. Our team at Direct Cabinet Deals 3D Kitchen Design can lay out your full kitchen in your chosen PLUS color so you see the full picture before you order.
4. Place your order and confirm freight. Freight for CNC orders starts at $350 and is confirmed before your order is processed. Paint colors deliver in about 4 to 6 weeks, stains in about 5 to 7 weeks and Classic Woodbourne in about 3 to 5 weeks.
5. Inspect on delivery. Note any shipping damage on the delivery receipt and report it within 7 days of delivery before any assembly or installation. All sales are final, but if something arrives damaged or has a defect, our customer service team handles replacement parts and warranty claims directly.