Wall Color for Kitchen?

Our 1980's kitchen (small 5x9 kitchen w/6x7 combined dining area) has fairly good natural lighting. The countertop is a rosy grayish/darkish granite which goes nicely with the flooring which is sort of a rosy tan ceramic tile floor. We also have honey oak cabinets and white appliances. The walls are eggshell white (through out whole house).

I am so tired of white walls, but my husband seems to be afraid of color! Perhaps you could suggest a color or two (I'd like a darker color lower and lighter color mid way up the walls). Maybe if he'd see how pretty the kitchen/dining area could be then he might even be open for more color through out the house.

By Jane G.