Retro Mint 9036 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #9FCDB1, LRV 54 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokey Slate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FCDB1 · 9036
Retro Mint
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Retro Mint Technical Profile
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Retro Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Retro Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsRetro Mint
Nearly identical
BehrSmokey Slate
Smokey Slate
Behr
Nearly identical
Spruce Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caesar Salad
Kilz
Nearly identical
Glenwood Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Green Supreme
Valspar
Very similar
Mini Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heath Green
PPG
Very similar
Mini Green
Vista Paint
Very similar
Noah'S Grass Stain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Thrive .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Arsenic
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Retro Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Retro Mint
#9FCDB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA9
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Retro Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Retro 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Retro Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Retro Mint have?
Retro Mint by Sherwin-Williams 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 Retro Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Retro Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Retro Mint are Smokey Slate by Behr (a near-identical match), Spruce Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Caesar Salad by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Retro 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 Retro Mint?
Retro Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, 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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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 Retro Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.