Paris Mint 6002-3B is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CDCDA9, estimated 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.
Valspar · #CDCDA9 · 6002-3B
Paris Mint
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Paris Mint Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDCDA9
RGB205, 205, 169
Estimated LRV59.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#CDCCA6
Close digital match
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#D2D1AD
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Marrett Apple
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#CACAA3
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Fernwood Green
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#CDCDA4
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#CED1AC
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#C7C7A1
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Canary Grass
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#D0CCA9
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Colors That Work With Paris Mint
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Paris Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Paris Mint are Crisp Celery by Behr (a close digital match), Leaf .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Marrett Apple by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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