There are even grout stains so you can change the color if you change your mind.
White subway tile with white grout.
As a backsplash installer that s all i do i must agree with you that pale grey is indeed the most popular grout colour for standard 3 6 white subway tile.
But that is a personal aesthetic preference not a design rule.
If it is quite dark select a grout that is brighter than its tone.
If the tile is bright you should choose something darker.
Until the 1980s there were only two choices when it came to grout.
That is why the combination is easy to match with other home elements including furniture decorations and accessories no matter what the colors are.
Five years ago mosaic on mesh was the most popular option for a backsplash accounting four about 75 of installations.
Grout for subway tile might seem like a simple choice but there is more to consider than you might imagine.
Subway tile with white grout not only creates a space that s timeless but gives the feeling of lightness.
White subway tile with white grout is neutral.
You should look at photos of kitchens on houzz with both white and darker grout and see which effect you prefer.
White subway tile wall with laticrete permacolor platinum grout.
Now there are endless colors even metallic and glitter are available.
The flexibility of grout color for white subway tile backsplash is pretty exquisite and if you crave a lighter space white grout is a great starting point.