Pillow Mint 5005-5A is a green paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #CADCD3, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serene Breeze from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CADCD3 · 5005-5A
Pillow Mint
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pillow Mint Technical Profile
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Pillow Mint in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pillow Mint in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparPillow Mint
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSerene Breeze
Serene Breeze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Atmospheric Blue
Dutch Boy
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
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pillow Mint in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pillow Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pillow Mint are Serene Breeze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Atmospheric Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Muted Opal by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pillow 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 Pillow Mint?
Pillow Mint has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, 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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Why Pillow Mint's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.