ColorplanBenjamin Moore Irish Mint (2041-70) is a very light cool white with a green undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Behr Salty Tear (510A-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 86.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DEF4ED |
| RGB | 222, 244, 237 |
| HSL | 161°, 50%, 91% |
About Irish Mint
Irish Mint (2041-70) is a very light cool white from Benjamin Moore with a green undertone. With an LRV of 86, Irish Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Irish Mint read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. Next to Spring Mint (2040-70), it's lighter.
How Irish Mint changes with the light
Irish Mint is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Irish Mint is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Irish Mint will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Irish Mint will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Irish Mint looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Irish Mint in real homes
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Irish 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Topsail (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Irish Mint questions
What undertone does Irish Mint have?
Irish Mint has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Irish Mint read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Irish Mint a light or dark color?
Irish Mint has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Irish Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Irish Mint in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Irish Mint?
Irish Mint is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Irish Mint work best?
Irish Mint works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 86, Irish Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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