Hint Of Mint 1225-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3EFE1, LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Mint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3EFE1 · 1225-1
Hint Of Mint
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hint Of Mint Technical Profile
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Hint Of Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hint Of Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGHint Of Mint
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSoft Mint
Soft Mint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Silver Feather
Behr
Nearly identical
Winter Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sea Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Creamy Mint
Kilz
Very similar
Bisque .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hint Of Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hint Of Mint
#E3EFE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD93
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hint Of Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hint Of Mint 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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Hint Of Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint Of Mint have?
Hint Of Mint by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hint Of Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hint Of Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hint Of Mint are Soft Mint by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Daiquiri Ice by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mint Grasshopper by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hint Of Mint'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 Hint Of Mint?
Hint Of Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hint Of Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.