Ref. #E3EFE1 · 1225-1
Hint Of Mint
84%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hint Of Mint Technical Profile
What color is Hint Of Mint? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #E3EFE1. Colors similar to Hint Of Mint include Vista Paint Soft Mint, Benjamin Moore Daiquiri Ice, Hirshfield's Mint Grasshopper. Hint Of Mint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 84, Hint Of Mint 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 Hint Of Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Hint Of Mint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hint Of Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hint Of Mint have?
Hint Of Mint by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Hint Of Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Soft Mint by Vista Paint (#E3EFE2), Daiquiri Ice by Benjamin Moore (#E6F2E3), Mint Grasshopper by Hirshfield's (#E2F0E0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hint Of Mint?
Hint Of Mint has an LRV of 83.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Hint Of Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.