Black Quartz Countertops
Black quartz countertops bring depth and drama to modern kitchens. The LEGACY Quartz collection includes 10 black and dark designs — from the velvety texture of Absolute Black Leathered to glitter-flecked Sparkling Black and bold black-veined Calacatta looks.
Pair black quartz with white cabinetry for contrast or with wood tones for warmth. All colors below are in stock as full slabs at StoneX USA in West Allis, Wisconsin, serving the greater Milwaukee area.
All 10 Black Quartz Colors
- Absolute Black Leathered
- Absolute Black Polished
- Black Royal
- Calacatta Black Diamond
- Calacatta Black Sea
- Calacatta Borghini Black
- Calacatta Rainforest Black
- Raven
- Sparkling Black
- Statuario Black Gold
Browse the full LEGACY Quartz collection (74 colors), check our live slab inventory, or schedule a showroom visit to see these slabs in person.
Choosing the Right Black Quartz
Black quartz splits into three families, and the finish matters more than the color name. Solid blacks deliver depth and drama, especially on islands. Textured and flecked blacks catch light and hide everyday smudges. Black-veined whites and dark marble looks give the contrast of black without committing the whole surface to it.
Finish is the decision most buyers get wrong: a polished black is stunning in photographs but shows dust and fingerprints in a working kitchen, while a leathered or honed black keeps the depth and forgives daily life. If your kitchen gets strong direct sun, matte finishes also cut glare. Compare finishes on full slabs at the West Allis gallery.
Designing With Black Counters
Black grounds a room, so balance it with light above: white or wood upper cabinetry, a lighter backsplash, and layered lighting under the cabinets. A common approach is black on the island with a lighter perimeter - it gives the drama without darkening the whole kitchen. Considering natural stone in dark tones instead? See the granite collection. Care basics are in the care guide, and the live inventory shows current stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do black quartz countertops show fingerprints?
Polished black surfaces show smudges and dust more than lighter colors. A leathered or honed finish hides them noticeably better while keeping the depth of the color - that is why leathered blacks are popular for busy kitchens.
What cabinet colors work with black quartz?
White and off-white cabinetry gives the classic high-contrast look; natural and walnut woods warm it up; and a black-on-black scheme reads modern when you vary the finishes. Brass and matte black hardware both sit well against black quartz.
Is black quartz harder to keep clean than granite?
Not harder, just less forgiving visually. Quartz is non-porous and needs no sealing, while granite requires periodic sealing - but dust and water spots are simply more visible on any dark polished surface, granite included.
Designing With Black quartz: Cabinets, Backsplash and Islands
The most common question about a colour is not the slab itself — it is what goes next to it. Below is what actually tends to work, including the combinations that look fine in a showroom and disappointing at home.
Black quartz With Different Cabinet Colours
White cabinets
The highest-contrast pairing there is, and the one that photographs best. A matte or honed black finish keeps it from looking like a showroom set; high polish plus bright white can feel hard under downlights.
Grey cabinets
Works when there is a clear step between the two tones. Mid-grey cabinets with a black counter can go muddy, so either go pale grey or push the cabinets darker and treat the counter as a near-match.
Wood or green cabinets
Black grounds a strong cabinet colour instead of competing with it, which is why it holds up well in kitchens with deep green or walnut fronts.
Backsplash Options
Black counters usually want a lighter backsplash — a slab backsplash in the same black works only in a room with real daylight, otherwise the whole wall closes in. A pale stone or a simple white tile keeps the counter as the feature.
On a Kitchen Island
On an island, black shows dust, water spots and fingerprints more than any other colour. A honed or textured finish is far more forgiving than a polish if the island is where the family actually sits.
One honest warning: every slab in a bundle varies, and a photograph varies more. Nothing here replaces standing in front of the actual slab. You can check what is on the racks and then see it in person at the West Allis slab showroom, or have your fabricator tag it for you — shops buying for a job work through trade slab supply.
