Ref. #F3F5E9 · DE5532
Applemint
90%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Applemint Technical Profile
What color is Applemint? It's a very light warm green with the hex code #F3F5E9. Colors similar to Applemint include Behr Sea Salt, Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls, Valspar Sunbeam. Applemint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 90, Applemint 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 Applemint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Applemint.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Applemint from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Salt by Behr (#F5F7EB), Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore (#F6F7EC), Sunbeam by Valspar (#F2F4EA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Applemint?
Applemint has an LRV of 90.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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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.