Minted Tea 225-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DFD4B0, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rice Paddy from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD4B0 · 225-1DB
Minted Tea
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Minted Tea Technical Profile
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Minted Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Minted Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyMinted Tea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRice Paddy
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alsot Olive
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Alsot Olive
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flowering Reed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woven Jacquard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lovely Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minted Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minted Tea
#DFD4B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minted Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minted Tea 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Minted Tea.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Minted Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minted Tea have?
Minted Tea by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Minted Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Minted Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minted Tea are Rice Paddy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Alsot Olive by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Minted Tea'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 Minted Tea?
Minted Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Minted Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.