Mountain Mint 1227-3 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A7E0C2, LRV 65 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Marina Bay from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A7E0C2 · 1227-3
Mountain Mint
65%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mountain Mint Technical Profile
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Mountain Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMountain Mint
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMarina Bay
Marina Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Phillip’s Field
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Marina Isle
Behr
Nearly identical
Mino's Eye
Valspar
Nearly identical
Turquoise Tower
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mint-o-licious
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Montpelier Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Icing
Kilz
Very similar
Retro Mint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Green
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Mint
#A7E0C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7CB6B5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain 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 Mountain 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.
Mountain Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Mint have?
Mountain 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 Mountain Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Mint are Marina Bay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Phillip’s Field by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mermaid's Tale by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain 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 Mountain Mint?
Mountain Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mountain Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.