Ref. #CDCDA9 · 6002-3B
Paris Mint
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Paris Mint Technical Profile
What color is Paris Mint? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #CDCDA9. Colors similar to Paris Mint include Colorhouse Leaf .01, Hirshfield's Marrett Apple, Benjamin Moore Fernwood Green. Paris Mint has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Paris 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Paris Mint reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Paris Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fernwood Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Chartreuse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Fossil
Behr
Nearly identical
Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Paris Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Paris Mint
#CDCDA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Paris Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Paris 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Paris Mint.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Paris Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Paris Mint have?
Paris Mint by Valspar has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Paris Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (#D2D1AD), Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's (#CACAA3), Fernwood Green by Benjamin Moore (#CDCDA4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Paris Mint?
Paris Mint has an LRV of 59.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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