Paris Mint 6002-3B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDCDA9, LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crisp Celery from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDCDA9 · 6002-3B
Paris Mint
60%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Paris Mint Technical Profile
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Paris Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Paris Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparParis Mint
Nearly identical
BehrCrisp Celery
Crisp Celery
Behr
Nearly identical
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Marrett Apple
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fernwood Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Chartreuse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Watercress
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canary Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Baize Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Pearberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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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
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Paris Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Paris Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paris Mint are Crisp Celery by Behr (a near-identical match), Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Paris 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 Paris Mint?
Paris Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Paris Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.