Ref. #DDEDBD · 1221-3
Mellow Mint
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mellow Mint Technical Profile
What color is Mellow Mint? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DDEDBD. Colors similar to Mellow Mint include Benjamin Moore Apple Froth, Benjamin Moore Light Green, Vista Paint Point Pleasant Heights. Mellow Mint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Mellow 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 Mellow Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mellow Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Apple Froth by Benjamin Moore (#DDEEBC), Light Green by Benjamin Moore (#E2F0C3), Point Pleasant Heights by Vista Paint (#D8EAB6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mellow Mint?
Mellow Mint has an LRV of 79.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.