Soft Mint DE5686 is a green paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E6F9F1, 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.
Ref. #E6F9F1 · DE5686
Soft Mint
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Mint Technical Profile
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Soft Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Mint
Nearly identical
BehrWaterfall Mist
Waterfall Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Irish Mint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Paradise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Paradise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bubble
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Italian Ice
Valspar
Very similar
Maggie's Magic
PPG
Very similar
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Embellished Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Cabbage White
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Mint
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Soft Mint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Mint are Waterfall Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Clear View by Behr (a near-identical match), White Sapphire by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Mint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.