OP Lisa, if it helps, I really, really like the stone effect black counter! I would say it is really more of a dark gray .. not quite black. It is definitely on my short list. I think it will look wonderful with the STAT.
I also know the drawer unit you are getting (we looked at that for ourselves a while back). I don't think it is quite as bright as the STAT, but it should be close.
Good luck!
ETA: LOL, Lisa2, I just saw your post in my Countertop thread! I will be watching and reading to see how it goes!