Mint Shadow 90GY 72/040 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8DFDB, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Linen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D8DFDB · 90GY 72/040
Mint Shadow
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mint Shadow Technical Profile
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Mint Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mint Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMint Shadow
Nearly identical
ValsparPale Linen
Pale Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whispering Waterfall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iced Slate
Behr
Nearly identical
Bisque .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Mantra
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Green Tint
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Illuminating Experience
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silver Fox
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Whistler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mint Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mint Shadow
#D8DFDB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAA
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mint Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mint Shadow 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 Mint Shadow.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mint Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mint Shadow have?
Mint Shadow by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mint Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mint Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mint Shadow are Pale Linen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Whispering Waterfall by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sheer Elegance by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mint Shadow'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 Mint Shadow?
Mint Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.5, 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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