Mellow Mint 1221-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DDEDBD, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apple Froth from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DDEDBD · 1221-3
Mellow Mint
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mellow Mint Technical Profile
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Mellow Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mellow Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMellow Mint
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreApple Froth
Apple Froth
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Point Pleasant Heights
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Statue
Kilz
Nearly identical
Envious Pastel
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Woodland Nymph
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloe Nectar
Behr
Very similar
Socially Lime
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Vibes
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mellow Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mellow Mint
#DDEDBD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mellow Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mellow 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 Mellow 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.
Mellow Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mellow Mint have?
Mellow 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 Mellow Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mellow Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mellow Mint are Apple Froth by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Light Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Point Pleasant Heights by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mellow 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 Mellow Mint?
Mellow Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.6, 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 Mellow Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.