Light Mint 480C-1 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5FFEB, estimated LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Lawn from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E5FFEB · 480C-1
Light Mint
86%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Light Mint Technical Profile
HEX Code#E5FFEB
RGB229, 255, 235
Estimated LRV86.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Light Mint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Mint
#E5FFEB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD6B5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Mint Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Light Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Mint have?
Light Mint by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Mint are Misty Lawn by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Air .05 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Winter Mist by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Light Mint's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Light Mint?
Light Mint has a estimated lightness value of 86.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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