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Ref. #9FCDB1 · 9036

Retro Mint

54%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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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.

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Retro Mint Technical Profile

HEX Code#9FCDB1
RGB159, 205, 177
LRV54.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Retro Mint

Complement

Quilted Heart

Retro Mint Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Outrageous Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smoky Blue

Pop

Red Clover

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Impulsive Purple

Pop

Exuberant Pink

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Retro Mint.

Clean Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6933

#A3D9AB

Kind Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6457

#AAC2B3

Kiwi

Sherwin-Williams · 6737

#AED2B0

Hazel

Sherwin-Williams · 6471

#A8C1B7

Aloe

Sherwin-Williams · 6464

#ACCABC

Aquaverde

Sherwin-Williams · 9051

#A3C0BD

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sweet Midori

Behr · 420B-5

#99F31B

Golf Course

Dunn-Edwards · DE5601

#5A9E4B

Crisped Green

Dutch Boy · 229-4DB

#90BC8A

Pale Jade

Dunn-Edwards · DE5681

#A2EBD8

Silent Breath

Dunn-Edwards · DE5714

#E9F1EC

Country Mist

Behr · 480E-1

#E0FAE9

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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