Ref. #BEFFC2 · P410-2
Spearmints
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Spearmints Technical Profile
What color is Spearmints? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #BEFFC2. Spearmints has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 86, Spearmints reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Spearmints
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pastel Green
RAL
Very similar
Early Spring Green
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Althorp Park
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Creamy Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Almost Aloe
PPG
Visible difference
Apple Martini
Kilz
Visible difference
Celtic Spring
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Au Naturale
Valspar
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spearmints
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spearmints
#BEFFC2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5CD6A1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spearmints
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spearmints 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 Spearmints.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spearmints — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spearmints have?
Spearmints by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Spearmints from other brands?
The closest matches are Pastel Green by RAL (#BDECB6), Early Spring Green by Benjamin Moore (#B7E7B0), Althorp Park by Vista Paint (#BDE9B9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spearmints?
Spearmints has an LRV of 86.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Spearmints's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.