Ref. #CDEACD · 1225-3
Applemint
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Applemint Technical Profile
What color is Applemint? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CDEACD. Colors similar to Applemint include Behr April Mist, Valspar Refreshing Green, Vista Paint Leaves of Spring. Applemint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Applemint 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 Applemint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
April Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Refreshing Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leaves of Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Parkside Dunes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Leaves Of Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Budding Green
Kilz
Very similar
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Applemint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Applemint
#CDEACD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80B299
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Applemint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Applemint 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Applemint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Applemint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applemint have?
Applemint by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Applemint from other brands?
The closest matches are April Mist by Behr (#CEEBCE), Refreshing Green by Valspar (#CFEBCE), Leaves of Spring by Vista Paint (#C7E6CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Applemint?
Applemint has an LRV of 76.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Applemint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.