Ref. #C4DAD4 · MQ3-20
Whipped Mint
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whipped Mint Technical Profile
What color is Whipped Mint? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C4DAD4. Colors similar to Whipped Mint include Benjamin Moore Green Wave, Valspar Fescue, Valspar Aquatic Edge. Whipped Mint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 69, Whipped Mint sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Whipped Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whipped Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whipped Mint
#C4DAD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85A4AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whipped Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whipped 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Whipped Mint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Whipped Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whipped Mint have?
Whipped Mint by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Whipped Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Wave by Benjamin Moore (#C3DBD4), Fescue by Valspar (#C5DBD3), Aquatic Edge by Valspar (#C5DAD6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Whipped Mint?
Whipped Mint has an LRV of 69.0, 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 Whipped Mint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.