ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hint of Mint (505) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204), Farrow & Ball Pale Powder (No.204) and Behr Silver Drop (790C-2). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 70.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9DCCC |
| RGB | 217, 220, 204 |
| HSL | 71°, 19%, 83% |
About Hint of Mint
Hint of Mint (505) is a light, muted green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 70, Hint of Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Mint's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Refined (AF-75); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hint of Mint changes with the light
Hint of Mint has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Hint of Mint will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Hint of Mint will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Hint of Mint close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hint of Mint will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Hint of Mint in real homes
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Hint of Mint equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Natural Choice (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hint of Mint questions
What undertone does Hint of Mint have?
Hint of Mint has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hint of Mint's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hint of Mint a light or dark color?
Hint of Mint has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 70.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Hint of Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Hint of Mint in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sea Salt SW 6204 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Pale Powder No.204 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Silver Drop 790C-2 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hint of Mint?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hint of Mint's undertone.
Where does Hint of Mint work best?
Hint of Mint works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 70, Hint of Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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