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Ref. #CADCD3 · 5005-5A

Pillow Mint

68%LRV Value
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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.

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Pillow Mint Technical Profile

HEX Code#CADCD3
RGB202, 220, 211
LRV68.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygreen
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Distant Valley

Complement

Malted

Pillow Mint Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Billiard Room

Pop

Awakening

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Flannel Gray

Pop

So Long Shadow

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Pink Pizzazz

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Pillow Mint.

Distant Valley

Valspar · 5002-3A

#C9D8D1

Inspiring Hue

Valspar · 5007-9A

#C6E4DB

Quiet Mint

Valspar · 5003-1A

#D6DCD3

Ultra Green

Valspar · 6002-9A

#CCE7D8

White Pepper

Valspar · 4001-1A

#D6D3D3

Pale Linen

Valspar · 7004-23

#D8DEDA

More green colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chrome Green

RAL · 6020

#2E3A23

Seagrove

Benjamin Moore · 653

#B8EBE2

Mulligan

Dutch Boy · 228-6DB

#406F46

Mother Nature

Dunn-Edwards · DE5625

#BDE1C4

Drifting Tide

Hirshfield's · 0670

#DFEFEB

Leisure Green

Benjamin Moore · 2035-60

#C9E4D3

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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