ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Mint (2046-70) is a very light green with a green undertone and an LRV of 85. 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 | Green |
| LRV | 85.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5F4ED |
| RGB | 213, 244, 237 |
| HSL | 166°, 58%, 90% |
About Light Mint
Light Mint (2046-70) is a very light, muted green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 85, Light Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Light Mint read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Soft Green (2045-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Mint changes with the light
Light 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
Light Mint is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Light Mint will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Light Mint will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Light Mint looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Light Mint in real homes
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Light 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 7.0
Also close: Waterscape (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Cabbage White (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Mint questions
What undertone does Light Mint have?
Light Mint has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Light Mint read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Light Mint a light or dark color?
Light Mint has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 85.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Light Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Light Mint in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tidewater SW 6477 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Behr: Salty Tear 510A-2 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Mint?
Light 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 Light Mint work best?
Light Mint works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 85, Light Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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