ColorplanBenjamin Moore Peppermint Leaf (2033-20) is a deep green with a green undertone and an LRV of 23. For trim, try Sweet Honeydew Melon (2033-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 22.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #00983C |
| RGB | 0, 152, 60 |
| HSL | 144°, 100%, 30% |
About Peppermint Leaf
Peppermint Leaf (2033-20) is a deep, bold green from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 23, Peppermint Leaf absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Peppermint Leaf read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Neon Green (2032-10), it's cooler and more muted.
How Peppermint Leaf changes with the light
Peppermint Leaf has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Peppermint Leaf's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Peppermint Leaf 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 Peppermint Leaf close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Peppermint Leaf will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Peppermint Leaf in real homes
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Peppermint Leaf 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 17.1
Also close: Privilege Green (ΔE 20.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 17.2
Also close: Yeabridge Green (ΔE 17.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.4
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 20.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Peppermint Leaf questions
What undertone does Peppermint Leaf have?
Peppermint Leaf has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Peppermint Leaf read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Peppermint Leaf a light or dark color?
Peppermint Leaf has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Peppermint Leaf absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Peppermint Leaf in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 17.1); Farrow & Ball: Pea Green No.33 (closest available, ΔE 17.2); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 18.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Peppermint Leaf?
Try Sweet Honeydew Melon (2033-70) on trim and Snow Angel (841) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Peppermint Leaf's undertone.
Where does Peppermint Leaf work best?
Peppermint Leaf works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 23, Peppermint Leaf absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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