Soft Mint DE5686 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6F9F1, estimated LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterfall Mist from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #E6F9F1 · DE5686
Soft Mint
91%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Mint Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6F9F1
RGB230, 249, 241
Estimated LRV90.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Soft Mint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Mint
#E6F9F1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73B9BF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Mint 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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Soft Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Mint have?
Soft Mint by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Mint are Waterfall Mist by Behr (a close digital match), Clear View by Behr (a close digital match), White Sapphire by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Soft Mint'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 Soft Mint?
Soft Mint has a estimated lightness value of 90.9, 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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