Minted Lemon PPU10-8 is a green paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C1C6A8, LRV 55 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is California Avocado from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1C6A8 · PPU10-8
Minted Lemon
55%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Minted Lemon Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Minted Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minted Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMinted Lemon
Nearly identical
KilzCalifornia Avocado
California Avocado
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elfin Sage
PPG
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mesquite
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vapor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Apple Blossom Green
Valspar
Very similar
Glass .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minted Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minted Lemon
#C1C6A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minted Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minted Lemon 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Minted Lemon.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Minted Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minted Lemon have?
Minted Lemon by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minted Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minted Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minted Lemon are California Avocado by Kilz (a near-identical match), Elfin Sage by PPG (a near-identical match), Vapor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Minted Lemon'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 Minted Lemon?
Minted Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
Explore More with Minted Lemon
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Minted Lemon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.