Ref. #DFF2E1 · 6004-9A
Mint Hint
85%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mint Hint Technical Profile
What color is Mint Hint? It's a very light cool green with the hex code #DFF2E1. Colors similar to Mint Hint include Dunn-Edwards After Dinner Mint, Behr Juniper Breeze, Benjamin Moore Sweet Honeydew Melon. Mint Hint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 85, Mint Hint 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 Mint Hint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
After Dinner Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Juniper Breeze
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Honeydew Melon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dewmist Delight
PPG
Nearly identical
Mint Grasshoper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silky Mint
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Air .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mint Condition
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mint Hint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mint Hint
#DFF2E1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7FB39E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mint Hint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mint Hint 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 Mint Hint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mint Hint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mint Hint have?
Mint Hint by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Mint Hint from other brands?
The closest matches are After Dinner Mint by Dunn-Edwards (#E3F5E5), Juniper Breeze by Behr (#DCEFE0), Sweet Honeydew Melon by Benjamin Moore (#E4F7E6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mint Hint?
Mint Hint has an LRV of 84.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Mint Hint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.