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Tint of Mint 851
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Undertone: Noticeable green undertone
In CIELAB, Tint of Mint sits at L* 93.7, a* -4.5, b* 7.2. Its hue angle is 122° and its chroma is 8.4, so it leans green clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as neutral-warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 42%.
LRV 81.7: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 81.7, Tint of Mint is lighter than 95% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Tint of Mint
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Glaze | SW 7128 | 1.42 | Very close | |
| Apple Slice | SW 7127 | 1.63 | Very close | |
| Spinach White | SW 6434 | 1.69 | Very close |
Closest Behr match to Tint of Mint
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glisten Green | M360-1 | 0.58 | Practically identical | |
| Aspen Whisper | PPL-37 | 1.07 | Very close | |
| Fresh Dew | M370-1 | 1.27 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Green | 852 | 1.68 | Very close | |
| Minced Onion | 2145-60 | 2.19 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Minced Onion | OC-128 | 2.19 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Green Essence | 853 | 2.24 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Meadow Mist | OC-134 | 2.36 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Meadow Mist | 936 | 2.36 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Alpine White OC-124 · lighter, LRV 87.6
- Alpine White 2147-70 · lighter, LRV 87.6
- Ivory Tower 2157-70 · lighter, LRV 86.0
- White Wisp OC-54 · darker, LRV 78.4
- White Wisp 2137-70 · darker, LRV 78.4
- Come Sail Away 846 · darker, LRV 77.8
Colors that go with Tint of Mint
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Misty Lilac 2071-70 · complementary (180°)
- Linen White OC-146 · analogous (−30°)
- Italian Ice Green 2035-70 · analogous (+30°)
- Cumulus Cotton 2063-70 · triadic (120°)
- Gentle Blush 2084-70 · triadic (240°)
Tint of Mint vs popular colors
- Cloud White (Benjamin Moore OC-130, ΔE 3.7) is lighter (LRV 85.0 vs 81.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Swiss Coffee (Benjamin Moore OC-45, ΔE 4.1) is about as light, more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- White Dove (Benjamin Moore OC-17, ΔE 4.3) is lighter (LRV 83.2 vs 81.7), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.