Thanks Michelle!
For the island we used a darker gray SW Porpoise. I really like how it looks against the quartzite. The color does have quite a bit of brown but against the wood floors, it reads as a warm gray.

The perimeter counters are bm revere pewter, which is similar in color to the background of the the quartzite. The counters over the revere pewter are soapstone, so the revere pewter and quartzite don't touch. The backsplash is walker Zanger 6th ave subway in white gloss with penny rounds behind the range. Again, the backsplash is against the soapstone counter and revere pewter cabinets so it isn't directly next to the quartzite.
I agonized over the paint colors--I have so many samples. I'm really happy with how all of the colors work together.

The island edge is mitered. You definitely see less of a seam than other edges, and we are happy with the choice. I'll swing by the house and snap a picture on the way to work. We've been staying with my parents for the past 6 week during the painting and wood floor stage. The whole project started last sept so I just can't wait it be done. Good Luck with your choices!!

Thanks so much for the info. Was the cost alot to do the mitered edge? Just not sure if mine would be silly just on the island because I also have the white macabus for perimiters? Also since you did alot of research with color/gray's, do you know of a good medium toned gray that doesn't have too much green or tan? having a hard time, your island color is a beauty, but too dark for me since I will be doing one whole wall in the gry, it's great for the island but for a whole wall, I think I need something lighter.Again, any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Michelle

Here is a shot of the backsplash.

The mitered edge was maybe 200 hundred dollars more. I'll show you a couple of pics. I like the look.

mitered edge

All the colors together.

I agree that it's tough to find a gray. You could try another gray on the same paint card as SW porpoise and see if those work. The general tones go well with the quartzite. The revere pewter goes well too, but also has brown.

I'm amazed at that mitered edge, it's so worth it! do you think it's okay if I only do it on the island and not perimeters, or should I do it everywhere? where is the seam when they do it? i don;t see anything!!! tks for all the pics, I'm loving it! Michelle

The seam is right at the edge of the counter. It's nearly invisible. We only used the mitered edge on the island because I didn't think it would look right with the soapstone. Good luck with your choices!