ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tint of Mint (851) is a very light warm white with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 85. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008), Farrow & Ball Pavilion Blue (No.252) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Alpine White (OC-124).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 84.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAEFDF |
| RGB | 234, 239, 223 |
| HSL | 79°, 33%, 91% |
About Tint of Mint
Tint of Mint (851) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone. With an LRV of 85, Tint 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 Tint 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 whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. It's very close to Appalachian Green (852); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tint of Mint changes with the light
Tint of Mint is a fairly neutral white. It reads clean and bright in south or west light and can lean slightly gray in north light, so test a sample on your darkest wall.
North-facing rooms
Tint of Mint may lean slightly gray in north light; check a sample on the north wall before committing.
East-facing rooms
Tint 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
Tint of Mint will look bright and clean in south light, with a little extra warmth.
West-facing rooms
Tint of Mint will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tint of Mint in real homes
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Tint 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 4.9
Also close: Greek Villa (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: James White (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tint of Mint questions
What undertone does Tint of Mint have?
Tint of Mint has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tint of Mint's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tint of Mint a light or dark color?
Tint of Mint has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 85, Tint of Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Tint of Mint in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster SW 7008 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Blue No.252 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tint of Mint?
Try Alpine White (OC-124) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Tint of Mint's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Tint of Mint work best?
Tint of Mint works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 85, Tint of Mint reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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