Ref. #009675 · MP21205
Minton Green
23%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Minton Green Technical Profile
What color is Minton Green? It's a deep cool green with the hex code #009675. Colors similar to Minton Green include Behr Tropical Waters, Valspar Green Sea, Valspar Sea Swell. Minton Green has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Minton Green creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. 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 Minton Green
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Minton Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minton Green
#009675
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#287FA1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minton Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minton Green 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Minton Green.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Minton Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minton Green have?
Minton Green by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Minton Green from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropical Waters by Behr (#1D9676), Green Sea by Valspar (#009678), Sea Swell by Valspar (#009678). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Minton Green?
Minton Green has an LRV of 23.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Minton Green's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.