Mint Chocolate Chip
What Mint Chocolate Chip Actually Looks Like
Mint Chocolate Chip reads as a quiet, dusty sage. It sits in that middle ground between green and gray, so it never shouts. On a large wall it comes across as a restful, slightly cool green. In smaller doses, trim or an accent wall, it can feel almost neutral.
Mint Chocolate Chip Undertones
The color carries gray undertones with a gentle green base. There is very little yellow or blue pushing through, which is part of what keeps it from leaning minty or teal. In low light it can read closer to a soft gray-green. In bright natural light the green becomes more visible.
Where Mint Chocolate Chip Works Best
Because the LRV sits comfortably in the mid-to-high range, this color reflects a fair amount of light and does not make a room feel smaller or heavier. It suits rooms where you want color without drama. Bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and quiet sitting rooms are natural fits. It can work on all four walls without overwhelming a space.
Where to put Mint Chocolate Chip
The muted, restful quality of Mint Chocolate Chip makes it genuinely good for bedrooms. It is calming without being stark, and it works with both warm wood furniture and painted white pieces.
In a bathroom with decent natural light, this color feels fresh and clean without going too stark. In a windowless bathroom it can shift grayer, so test a large swatch first.
A home office benefits from colors that are easy to sit with for hours. Mint Chocolate Chip is quiet enough to recede and let you focus, while still giving the room some personality.
On all four living room walls it creates a cohesive, understated feel. Pair it with warm wood tones and textured fabrics to keep the room from feeling too cool.
What to Pair With Mint Chocolate Chip
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. Generally, Mint Chocolate Chip pairs well with warm off-whites on trim, natural wood tones, and soft warm neutrals. Crisp bright whites can make it look slightly cold, so lean toward a creamier white if you are choosing trim paint.
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Colors that clash with Mint Chocolate Chip
Mint Chocolate Chip is a low-saturation color. Place it next to a highly saturated red, orange, or deep jewel tone and it can start to look washed out or dingy.
A stark bright white trim can make the gray in Mint Chocolate Chip more pronounced and pull the overall palette toward cold.
Common questions
The Benjamin Moore color code is 436. The LRV is 69.29, which places it in the medium-to-light range, meaning it reflects a solid amount of light without being a near-white. The hex value renders in the swatch on this page.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior formulations, so you can use it for interior rooms or carry the color outside on siding, trim, or exterior accents.
It depends on your light. In good natural light the green comes forward and it reads clearly as a sage. In rooms with limited light or north-facing exposures it can lean more gray-green. Testing a large painted sample in your specific room before committing is always the right move.
For most interior walls, eggshell or matte works well. Eggshell gives you a little sheen that holds up to cleaning. Matte keeps the color looking softer and is a good choice for bedrooms. Save satin or semi-gloss for trim.