Hint Of Mint 1225-1 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E3EFE1, estimated 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.
PPG · #E3EFE1 · 1225-1
Hint Of Mint
84%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hint Of Mint Technical Profile
HEX Code#E3EFE1
RGB227, 239, 225
Estimated LRV83.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Soft Mint
Vista Paint
#E3EFE2
Close digital match
Daiquiri Ice
Benjamin Moore
#E6F2E3
Close digital match
Mint Grasshopper
Hirshfield's
#E2F0E0
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Iced Clover
Dutch Boy
#E6F1E0
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Silver Feather
Behr
#DEE9DD
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Winter Shamrock
Dunn-Edwards
#E3EFDD
Close digital match
Sea Cove
Valspar
#EBF3E3
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White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
#E0E7DA
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Colors That Work With Hint Of Mint
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Daiquiri Ice by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Mint Grasshopper by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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