The photo is dark so we're not getting a good view of your counter top, so I have attached a link to some images of labradorite. labradorite countertops

What color are your walls - beige, gray, griege? Do you know the brand and color of the paint? Floor looks gray-ish?

@My3dogs No links!

I searched for the stone, but get all kind of iridescent gems -- is your counter really like all that? If so, you could maybe play it up by picking a blue or green tone from the stone for the backsplash, or even something like an iridescent glass or a stainless.

It is a bad pick. The wall color is griege! but the floor is not dull. Sort of tones down the red in the cabinets. I will put a better pic. The pic above you put up is very close to my granite counter. I do very much like the last two colors of the subway tiles you posted. I prefer lighter colors because I do not get alot of sun light. Thank you so much. Its so pretty.

I will upload a better pic over the weekend. Thank you both.

I did find some pictures, but wasn't sure which was more representative of what you have...

https://www.houzz.com/products/124x124-icicle-glass-tile-prvw-vr~63288694

The counter top with the pears on top is dead on what mine counter looks like. I have less blue but more black and some purple too in it. the green is exactly the same.

I think that the kitchen countertop is spectacular. That wins the race in the kitchen. The kitchen needs brightening up and I would suggest any of the whites, especially our white linear.

https://www.houzz.com/products/white-linear-glass-tile-full-sheet-prvw-vr~28876064

https://www.houzz.com/products/hand-cut-mother-of-pearl-shell-tile-full-sheet-12x12-prvw-vr~22516422

https://www.houzz.com/products/12x12-oval-bright-white-milk-glass-tile-full-sheet-prvw-vr~45203643

I love Susan Jablon Mosaics's second and third choice. I think white with some shimmer is great for those counters.

I would prefer only one surface sparkled, so I would go with white subway tile.

Your granite looks like ours, which is Peacock. We have a more rustic taste so we used quartzite for our backsplace. Even if the stone isn’t right for you, the various colors can at least help with a visual of how those tones work with the granite.

With wood cabinets it is important to be careful that surfaces do not get too busy. I would let the countertop be the star and keep the backsplash simple. A simple white or cream subway tile - depending on your wood tone. It could be a glass subway tile as long as that is not too modern for your kitchen - depends on the total feel of your kitchen.

I do like lukkiirish's too if your kitchen has good lighting.

The neutral background is off. Its great against the cabinet but not a good match for the counter top. Lost.

A clear glass tile will give you a slight hint of green.

I know some people are lobbying for a sparkly or iridescent backsplash, but I think that it would be too much with the counter. Glossy, maybe, but not sparkly/iridescent. I'd look for a mid-tone gray tile to match one of the neutral colors from the tile.

I think that glossy would be better. gray green .... if I can find it. :) . thank you. Would like to take down the one I have. It was ok in the showroom but I really not crazy about it. Thanks much.

I LOVE your counters - I considered a Blue Australe which seems similar to laboradite, but it was almost twice the price, at the time, of what I ended up choosing, Volga Blue. (very hard capturing either of these stones in a picture, isn't it) So I understand your challenge, I spent a long time puzzled over a backsplash for my counters. I went with the Seneca Tile company's Blue Lagoon from the Studio line. My counter reads black and hints of silver at first glance, the blue inclusions are subtle until you are trying to look for them, so it doesn't read too busy in real life. In the same line, they have a gorgeous variegated green called Waterlily, it might work in your kitchen

Seneca waterlily-

here's some more inspiration, some of these blue/ green mixes that may work-

from http://senecatiles.com/senecablends-gallery/nggallery/page/1

Here's a work in progress shot of our Blue Lagoon backsplash going up- I have no regrets going bold and colorful, I feel happy every time I look at it

Your floors and counters are gorgeous and striking, I think going subtle with your back splash was the right choice. I know you must be disappointed that it didn't work out. Having a strong floor, a strong counter and a strong counter usually dilutes the visual impact of each surface.

Since the color seems a little off in the back splash, you might be able to fix the issue with a lighting change. Beige is notorious for picking up the undertones around it.

If you make another choice, definitely stick with your instinct go go to subtle. You don't want the back splash and the counter fighting for attention. I think you just need a little gloss or sparkle.

Oneridgeoff, the impact of your lighting change on the granite is almost unbelievable. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Thank you so much. I will buy the lights tomorrow! I love my counter and all the greens and black. I wanted a neutral back splash but in some corners hate the contrast. Does nothing for the counter. I will try the lights first. Thank you so much. and d_gw, thank you too because I did not want to go with a bright back splash. What a difference the lights made. Thanks all. I will also change my paint too. :)