Ref. #DCE5D8 · 1130-2
Mint Wafer
76%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mint Wafer Technical Profile
What color is Mint Wafer? It's a light cool green with the hex code #DCE5D8. Colors similar to Mint Wafer include Dunn-Edwards December Forest, Behr Silver Ash, Sherwin-Williams White Mint. Mint Wafer has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 76, Mint Wafer 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 Mint Wafer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
December Forest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Ash
Behr
Nearly identical
White Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wintergreen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crimson Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Nearly identical
North Shore Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Celadon Vase
Kilz
Nearly identical
Calm Thoughts
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mint Wafer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mint Wafer
#DCE5D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mint Wafer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mint Wafer 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 Wafer.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mint Wafer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mint Wafer have?
Mint Wafer by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mint Wafer from other brands?
The closest matches are December Forest by Dunn-Edwards (#E0E8DB), Silver Ash by Behr (#DFE6D8), White Mint by Sherwin-Williams (#E0E7DA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mint Wafer?
Mint Wafer has an LRV of 76.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mint Wafer's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.