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Crème de Mint
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crème de Mint Technical Profile
What color is Crème de Mint? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E3F6EA. Crème de Mint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Crème de Mint 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.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crème de Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crème de Mint
#E3F6EA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7AB8B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crème de Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crème de 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Crème de 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.
Crème de Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crème de Mint have?
Crème de Mint by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What is the LRV of Crème de Mint?
Crème de Mint has an LRV of 85.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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