Mint Julep DE5556 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DEF0A3, LRV 81 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tonic from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEF0A3 · DE5556
Mint Julep
81%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mint Julep Technical Profile
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Mint Julep in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mint Julep in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMint Julep
Nearly identical
BehrTonic
Tonic
Behr
Nearly identical
Peeled Pistacchio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Neon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Clean N Crisp
PPG
Very similar
Sprout .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fresh Pear
Valspar
Very similar
Genteel Grape
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tree Line
Kilz
Very similar
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Envy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gleeful
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mint Julep
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mint Julep
#DEF0A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mint Julep
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mint Julep 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
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Mint Julep — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mint Julep have?
Mint Julep 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 Mint Julep in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mint Julep from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mint Julep are Tonic by Behr (a near-identical match), Peeled Pistacchio by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Neon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mint Julep'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 Mint Julep?
Mint Julep has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 80.5, 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 Mint Julep's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.