Ref. #EEECD9 · 8003-28A
Crème de Menthe
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crème de Menthe Technical Profile
What color is Crème de Menthe? It's a very light warm green with the hex code #EEECD9. Colors similar to Crème de Menthe include Benjamin Moore Parish White, Benjamin Moore Ice Milk, Vista Paint Windswept Sails. Crème de Menthe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 83, Crème de Menthe 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 Crème de Menthe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Parish White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Windswept Sails
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baked Brie
Behr
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cake Batter
PPG
Nearly identical
Glisten Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Olive Tint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crème de Menthe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crème de Menthe
#EEECD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crème de Menthe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crème de Menthe 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Crème de Menthe.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crème de Menthe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crème de Menthe have?
Crème de Menthe by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Crème de Menthe from other brands?
The closest matches are Parish White by Benjamin Moore (#EFECD9), Ice Milk by Benjamin Moore (#F0EDDA), Windswept Sails by Vista Paint (#F0EDDA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Crème de Menthe?
Crème de Menthe has an LRV of 83.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Crème de Menthe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.