I would go with something in the same vein as the capstone shone in your picture.

Thanks for your feedback. No shade in this area for a good chunk of the day. I am worried dark stone will get hot...?

Do not buy a resinated stone, no matter the color please. I wouldn't do a built up edge either.

Thanks! Definitely agree with you re: resinated stone. What sort of edge would you recommend? I have quartz counters in my kitchen with a square edge and they have chipped in a few places - Cambria has fixed them but definitely not ideal.

The edge profile is irrelevant except as to chipping; the more rounded the better. The problem is an exterior edge lamination. Maybe if it was shaded and they used an expensive epoxy.

@Revolutionary Gardens do you have a different recommendation? We are not in full sun all day but midday the Steel Grey got really hot for a good 2-3 hours. I think we need lighter but we also need to balance the need for something that doesn't stain or show every single bit of dirt on it (I will be able to see the counter out the kitchen window all winter long!)

Just find a light granite, that's your best bet as far as durability and stain resistance. To keep everything on the patio from feeling like it's washed out, that's where accessories with bold colors come in - dark planters, etc.