Light vs Dark Laminate countertop appeal/durability

[Ned Cavasian]

I'm updating a kitchen in a B- type rental ($1300 3/2 condo in orlando FL area).  I'm painting the older wood cabinets white , adding stainless handles/hinges, replacing all the old appliances with stainless.  I'm going with laminate countertops and trying to decide between a light white/gray type granite look laminate and a black with some gray.  Does anyone have experience with one being more broadly desirable to renters than the other or one being less prone to show wear?   My handyman swears I should go with the black because it will not show stuff nearly as easy but I"m not sure how true this is with the newer laminates or if black turns off some people due to it being more cold.  Here are a couple of pictures of the countertops I'm trying to pick between.  The second picture needs to be thought about with stainless appliances, not white.  Again, the question is twofold.   Attracting the widest pool of tenants and what will hold up best over time with B/C class tenants as far as wear.

[Sharlene Mulchandani]

@Ned Cavasian I suggest going with a light laminate that is flecked or softly veined, since these would really go well with your white cabinets and will also help your kitchen look big and light.