Applemint DE5532 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F3F5E9, LRV 90 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Salt from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3F5E9 · DE5532
Applemint
90%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Applemint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Applemint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsApplemint
Nearly identical
BehrSea Salt
Sea Salt
Behr
Nearly identical
Cotton Balls
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunbeam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring Breeze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mint Essence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Clear Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Sublime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Imagine .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Applemint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Applemint
#F3F5E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Applemint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Applemint 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Applemint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applemint have?
Applemint by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Applemint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Applemint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Applemint are Sea Salt by Behr (a near-identical match), Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sunbeam by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Applemint'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 Applemint?
Applemint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Applemint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.