Ref. #C5E6D1 · DE5667
Mint Smoothie
73%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mint Smoothie Technical Profile
What color is Mint Smoothie? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C5E6D1. Colors similar to Mint Smoothie include Behr Valley Mist, Behr Natures Reflection, Vista Paint Spring Meadow. Mint Smoothie has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Mint Smoothie 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 Mint Smoothie
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mint Smoothie
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mint Smoothie
#C5E6D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81B1AB
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mint Smoothie
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mint Smoothie 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 Mint Smoothie.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mint Smoothie — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mint Smoothie have?
Mint Smoothie by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mint Smoothie from other brands?
The closest matches are Valley Mist by Behr (#CAE8D3), Natures Reflection by Behr (#C6E9D6), Spring Meadow by Vista Paint (#C2E3D1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mint Smoothie?
Mint Smoothie has an LRV of 73.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mint Smoothie's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.