Peppermint Leaf
What Peppermint Leaf Actually Looks Like
Peppermint Leaf is a bold, fully saturated green. It reads as a bright, true green, sitting squarely between a classic emerald and a fresh grass tone. This is not a muted or dusty color. It carries real intensity on the wall and commands attention in any room.
Peppermint Leaf Undertones
The color is a clean, pure green without strong yellow or blue pull in typical interior light. In warmer incandescent light it can edge slightly warmer, and in cool north-facing light it can read a touch more blue-green. Because the saturation is so high, undertone shifts are less noticeable than they would be in a softer, more complex color.
Where Peppermint Leaf Works Best
Peppermint Leaf earns its place as an accent color or in rooms where you want deliberate, unapologetic color. Think exterior doors, shutters, a powder room, a home bar, or a single accent wall. Its LRV is low enough that large applications in small, dark rooms will absorb a lot of light, so plan for good artificial lighting or pair it with rooms that get consistent natural light.
Where to put Peppermint Leaf
A high-gloss finish on a front door in Peppermint Leaf gives you a classic, welcoming look that stands out against white trim or warm brick. The saturation holds well in daylight, and gloss adds durability and visual punch.
Small, enclosed spaces are where saturated color thrives because you spend short stretches of time there. Peppermint Leaf on all four walls of a powder room, paired with white fixtures and brass hardware, creates an energetic and memorable space.
Painting just the island in Peppermint Leaf while keeping perimeter cabinets white or a light neutral keeps the boldness focused. It works especially well in kitchens with warm wood floors or natural stone counters.
These utility-adjacent spaces benefit from personality without needing to feel calming. Peppermint Leaf adds character here and pairs well with dark wood shelving and warm brass or matte black fixtures.
What to Pair With Peppermint Leaf
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so the pairing advice below draws on established color principles for vivid saturated greens.
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Colors that clash with Peppermint Leaf
Adjacent cool gray rooms can make Peppermint Leaf read slightly acidic or jarring at the threshold, because the high-chroma green and a blue-leaning gray fight for dominance.
Purple and vivid green sit close enough on the spectrum to feel unsettled together rather than intentionally complementary, especially at high saturation on both sides.
With a relatively low LRV, Peppermint Leaf absorbs light in rooms that already lack it, making the space feel smaller and darker than you may intend.
Common questions
Peppermint Leaf carries the Benjamin Moore code 2033-20. Its hex is #00983C and its precise LRV is 21.59, which puts it firmly in the medium-dark range. Plan your lighting accordingly.
For interior walls, eggshell or satin gives you a livable sheen that shows off the color without turning the room into a mirror. For exterior doors or trim, a semi-gloss or high-gloss finish is the right call because it protects the surface and gives the saturated green a crisp, intentional look.
It can, but you need to go in with realistic expectations. Full-room saturation at this depth of color is bold, and the relatively low LRV means the room will feel enveloping. That works beautifully in a powder room or dining room where drama is welcome. In a bedroom or living room where you want to relax, most people find a single accent wall or focused application more livable long-term.
A clean, bright white trim is the most reliable choice because it sharpens the contrast and lets the green do its job without muddying the edges. A warm off-white also works if you want a slightly softer boundary. Avoid yellowed or cream-heavy trims, which can make the green read slightly muddy.