Minted Tea adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 66 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #DFD4B0 · 225-1DB
Minted Tea
66%LRV Value
Minted Tea Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Minted Tea (225-1DB)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #DFD4B0, LRV 66. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Minted Tea is Sherwin-Williams Rice Paddy — a near-identical match on the wall, with Hirshfield's Alsot Olive and Hirshfield's Howdy Neighbor also close. At LRV 66, Minted Tea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Minted Tea reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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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 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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Minted Tea's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Minted Tea depends on the room. Here's how to choose.