Applemint 1225-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CDEACD, estimated LRV 76 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is April Mist from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CDEACD · 1225-3
Applemint
76%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Applemint Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDEACD
RGB205, 234, 205
Estimated LRV76.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
April Mist
Behr
#CEEBCE
Close digital match
Refreshing Green
Valspar
#CFEBCE
Close digital match
Scottish Glenn
Dutch Boy
#C9E7CC
Close digital match
Leaves of Spring
Vista Paint
#C7E6CB
Close digital match
Parkside Dunes
Benjamin Moore
#D4EED2
Close digital match
Butter Lettuce
Dunn-Edwards
#CFE7CB
Close digital match
Leaves of Spring
Hirshfield's
#C5E6CC
Close digital match
Budding Green
Kilz
#C9E0C5
Similar digital color
Jocular Green
Sherwin-Williams
#CCE2CA
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Leaf .06
Colorhouse
#CDD9C2
Visible digital difference
Pastel Green
RAL
#BDECB6
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Applemint
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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
Digital 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
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Applemint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Applemint have?
Applemint by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Applemint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Applemint are April Mist by Behr (a close digital match), Refreshing Green by Valspar (a close digital match), Scottish Glenn by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Applemint'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 Applemint?
Applemint has a estimated lightness value of 76.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Applemint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.