Normally I like a light grey backsplash with that countertop, but with the two-toned cabinets I think it would look too choppy with the grey, white, grey, white. I think go for a white tile, BUT no dark contrasting grout. it will make it too busy. Go for a light grey grout.

I'm not sure on the mother of pearl tile though. IMO its a little gimmicky, and I just do not think it will age well. Backsplashes can be changed relatively easy though, so if you really want MOB it's not the end of the world to change it out later.

Thank you, I personally like the white as well.....got it (No dark gray grout :):)) ....

We think the white looks really nice. The grey is a bit too dark here. Do you have under cabinet lighting? That might help the tiles show up better and not be so dark. Below are some examples of kitchen designs of ours to aid you in your dilemma as well:

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thank you Jenni , I'm going with the white fan tile and Mapei warm gray grout ...( its not dark, its more of a light gray to give some contrast to the white tile)...everything in my kitchen is soooo light ...cabinets light gray and counters are white with gray veining and really big (60 sq feet of backsplash) I feel like it needs a little something without being too much.