Tint of Mint
What Tint of Mint Actually Looks Like
Tint of Mint 851 is a very light, airy color that sits right at the edge of white and pale green. It reads as a whisper of green in most rooms, almost neutral at first glance, but with enough color to keep walls from feeling flat or stark. In bright light it can appear nearly white. In low or cool north-facing light it pulls more visibly green, showing a quiet, cool, plant-like quality.
Tint of Mint Undertones
The color carries green undertones with a slight gray-green coolness. It does not lean warm, so you will not see yellow or cream pulling through. The cool quality becomes more apparent when you place it next to a true warm white, where the green character comes forward clearly.
Where Tint of Mint Works Best
This color works well in spaces where you want just a hint of color without committing to a saturated green. Kitchens, bathrooms, and sunrooms are natural fits because the soft green reads as fresh and clean without being loud. It also works in bedrooms and home offices where a calm, quiet backdrop is the goal. Its high reflectivity keeps spaces feeling open and bright, making it a practical choice for smaller rooms too.
Where to put Tint of Mint
In a kitchen, Tint of Mint reads clean and fresh without the clinical feel of a stark white. It handles both natural and artificial light well, and works with white cabinetry, butcher block, and stainless steel equally.
The cool, barely green quality makes bathrooms feel crisp and airy. Pair it with white trim and natural stone or simple ceramic tile for a look that feels light without being cold.
As a bedroom wall color it provides a calm, restful backdrop. The softness of the green is quiet enough that it does not compete with bedding or furniture, making it easy to decorate around.
A pale green with cool undertones is a practical choice for a workspace. It reduces eye fatigue better than a harsh bright white, and the neutral-leaning quality keeps the room focused rather than energizing.
Abundant natural light suits this color especially well. In a sun-filled space it will appear close to white with just a pleasant green warmth, making the room feel connected to the outdoors.
What to Pair With Tint of Mint
No specific coordinating colors are listed in our database for Tint of Mint 851, but the color pairs naturally with crisp whites, warm wood tones, soft sage greens, and muted blues. Keep surrounding colors relatively low in saturation so the delicate green character of the walls is not drowned out.
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Colors that clash with Tint of Mint
Tint of Mint has cool green undertones that will fight visibly with warm yellow, golden, or orange surfaces nearby. The contrast makes the green read harsher and the warm tones look brash.
Because Tint of Mint is so light and quiet, placing a deeply saturated color on an adjacent wall will make it look washed out and unintentional rather than purposefully soft.
Pairing Tint of Mint with a trim color that has strong blue undertones can make the overall room feel cold and a little clinical, and the green in the walls reads less appealing.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 81.68, which is quite high. That means it reflects a lot of light, and yes, it is a practical choice for rooms that do not get a lot of natural light. Keep in mind that in low north light the green undertones will be more visible and the color will look noticeably less white than it does in a bright south-facing room.
It depends on the light in your room and what surrounds it. Next to a true bright white it will clearly show its green character. On its own in a well-lit room it can read almost white with a fresh, soft quality. In dim or north-facing light the green becomes more apparent. Always sample it on your actual wall before deciding.
For most walls an eggshell finish is a reliable choice. It gives the color a soft, low-sheen appearance that suits its delicate character, and it is easier to clean than a flat finish. In bathrooms and kitchens where moisture is a factor, a satin finish is a practical step up.
Yes, it is available in both interior and exterior formulations from Benjamin Moore.