Spearmint Ice

Benjamin Moore596LRV 78#D4ECDE
LRV78 — light
In the Room

What Spearmint Ice Actually Looks Like

Spearmint Ice reads as a pale, washed-out mint green. It sits firmly in light territory, close to white but with just enough green presence to register as a color. In bright daylight it can feel almost luminous and barely-there. In dimmer or north-facing light it settles into a cooler, slightly icier tone that makes the green more noticeable.

Undertone Read

Spearmint Ice Undertones

The color carries cool green undertones with a hint of blue, which is consistent with what the hex value shows. It does not lean warm or creamy. Depending on the light in your room, that cool quality can read as crisp and clean or, in low light, slightly chilly.

Where It Works Best

Where Spearmint Ice Works Best

This color suits spaces where you want a gentle color presence without much visual weight. It works in bathrooms, nurseries, and bedrooms where a calm, airy feel is the goal. Because it is very light, it also holds up well in smaller rooms that need to feel open.

Room by Room

Where to put Spearmint Ice

Bathroom

In a bathroom with good light, Spearmint Ice brings a clean, spa-like freshness without committing to a bold color statement. White tile and chrome fixtures let the minty quality shine without competing.

Nursery

It is gentle and soothing enough for a nursery, reading as a quiet green that does not overwhelm a small room. Pair it with natural wood furniture to keep things warm.

Bedroom

In a bedroom it promotes calm. Keep the bedding and trim light so the color does its quiet work rather than getting buried under contrast.

What to Pair With

What to Pair With Spearmint Ice

No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color at this time. As a general guide, Spearmint Ice pairs naturally with soft whites, warm off-whites to balance its cool side, and natural wood tones that keep the palette from feeling sterile.

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What to Avoid

Colors that clash with Spearmint Ice

Warm yellow or orange tones

Spearmint Ice has a cool green-blue lean, and pairing it with warm yellow or orange accents in furniture or textiles creates a color temperature clash that can feel unresolved.

FixIf you want warmth in the room, reach for soft warm whites, natural linens, or light wood tones rather than anything with a strong yellow or orange cast.
High-contrast dark trim

Because the wall color is so light, heavy dark trim can feel disconnected rather than grounded, making the room feel unfinished or oddly graphic.

FixStick with white or soft off-white trim to keep the palette cohesive and let the mint quality read clearly.
FAQ

Common questions

The precise LRV is 78.16, which puts it firmly in the light range. It will reflect a good amount of light back into the room, making it a practical choice for smaller or lower-light spaces.

It can work, but the cool undertones will become more pronounced in north light, and the color may feel icier than you expect from a sample chip. Test a large swatch on the actual wall before deciding.

Eggshell is a reliable choice for most rooms, giving you a subtle sheen that adds a little life to such a light color without highlighting wall imperfections the way satin or semi-gloss might. Matte works well if you want the softest, most diffused result.

Yes, it is available in both Benjamin Moore interior and exterior formulas.

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