Ref. #CADCD3 · 5005-5A
Pillow Mint
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pillow Mint Technical Profile
What color is Pillow Mint? It's a light cool green with the hex code #CADCD3. Colors similar to Pillow Mint include Benjamin Moore Serene Breeze, Benjamin Moore White Rain, PPG Geyser. Pillow Mint has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 68, Pillow 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 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 Pillow Mint
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Serene Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Geyser
PPG
Nearly identical
Lickety Split
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Breaktime
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Planetary Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Misty Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lickety Split
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dew Not Disturb
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pillow Mint
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pillow Mint
#CADCD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pillow Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pillow 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 Pillow Mint.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pillow Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pillow Mint have?
Pillow Mint by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Pillow Mint from other brands?
The closest matches are Serene Breeze by Benjamin Moore (#CEDFD4), White Rain by Benjamin Moore (#C9D9D2), Geyser by PPG (#C4D7CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pillow Mint?
Pillow Mint has an LRV of 68.4, 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 Pillow Mint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.