Crème de Menthe DE5595 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F1FDE9, LRV 95 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Dew from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1FDE9 · DE5595
Crème de Menthe
95%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Crème de Menthe Technical Profile
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Crème de Menthe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crème de Menthe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCrème de Menthe
Nearly identical
BehrFresh Dew
Fresh Dew
Behr
Nearly identical
Iced Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prelude to Summer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Frosted Shadow
Valspar
Very similar
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Wintergreen
PPG
Very similar
Maison Verte
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
White Rocks
Kilz
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crème de Menthe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crème de Menthe
#F1FDE9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#66CC70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crème de Menthe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crème de Menthe 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 Crème de Menthe.
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 Menthe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crème de Menthe have?
Crème de Menthe by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Crème de Menthe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crème de Menthe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crème de Menthe are Fresh Dew by Behr (a near-identical match), Cool White by Behr (a near-identical match), Parsnip by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crème de Menthe'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 Crème de Menthe?
Crème de Menthe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 94.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crème de Menthe's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.