Ref. #9FCDB1 · 9036
Retro Mint
54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Retro Mint Technical Profile
What color is Retro Mint? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #9FCDB1. Colors similar to Retro Mint include Behr Smokey Slate, Benjamin Moore Spruce Green, Kilz Caesar Salad. Retro Mint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Retro Mint sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Retro Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Retro 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.
Retro Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Retro Mint have?
Retro Mint by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Retro Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Smokey Slate by Behr (#A1CBB0), Spruce Green by Benjamin Moore (#A4CEB6), Caesar Salad by Kilz (#9CCDAC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Retro Mint?
Retro Mint has an LRV of 54.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.