Ref. #E6F9F1 · DE5686
Soft Mint
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Mint Technical Profile
What color is Soft Mint? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E6F9F1. Colors similar to Soft Mint include Behr Waterfall Mist, Behr Clear View, Behr White Sapphire. Soft Mint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 91, Soft Mint 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 Soft Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Soft Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Waterfall Mist by Behr (#E6F8EF), Clear View by Behr (#E3F5ED), White Sapphire by Behr (#E6F9F3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Soft Mint?
Soft Mint has an LRV of 90.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.