White Mint
What White Mint Actually Looks Like
White Mint sits right on the border between off-white and the lightest greens. At first glance it can read as a barely-there neutral, but give it a moment and you will notice a quiet wash of green that keeps it from feeling stark or plain. With an LRV of 78.4 it reflects a lot of light without the clinical brightness of a true white. The overall effect is cool, airy, and organic, like early morning light filtering through sheer curtains onto a white wall.
White Mint Undertones
The dominant undertone is green, though how much green you see depends on the light. In north-facing rooms the green comes forward more clearly and can pick up a slight gray cast. In south-facing rooms flooded with warm sunlight, the green recedes and White Mint can look almost like a warm neutral white. Some designers also note a faint sage quality, while others describe it as having a soft gray backbone that keeps the green from ever feeling overtly minty. The name is a bit misleading in that respect. This is not a candy-mint green. It is a whisper of green laid over a clean, grayish white base.
Where White Mint Works Best
White Mint works nearly anywhere you want walls to feel fresh without making a color statement. It is a strong pick for whole-house color because it plays well with both warm wood tones and cool metals. Use it in bedrooms and nurseries where you want calm without the coldness of a straight gray. It also shines in bathrooms, where the green undertone feels spa-like against white tile or marble. In living rooms with plenty of natural light, it reads as a sophisticated neutral that gives the space a slightly organic quality. It is less effective in windowless hallways or closets, where the gray undertone can dominate and the green disappears entirely.
Where to put White Mint
White Mint creates a restful envelope in a bedroom. The soft green keeps the room from feeling flat the way a plain white might, but it is quiet enough to let bedding and art set the mood. Pair it with linen textures and warm wood nightstands for a relaxed, lived-in feel.
This is where White Mint really earns its keep. The green undertone leans spa-like against white subway tile, marble, or natural stone. In a bathroom with decent natural light, it will look clean, fresh, and calming without the sterility of a pure white.
In a living room with south or east-facing windows, White Mint acts as a warm neutral with just enough personality to keep it interesting. It pairs well with both cool-toned upholstery and warmer camel or cognac leather. Expect it to look its greenest on cloudy days.
White Mint is a gender-neutral nursery color that will grow with a child. It is subtle enough that it will not clash as decor changes over the years, and the gentle green feels cheerful without being overstimulating. Layer in soft pastels or natural wood accents.
What to Pair With White Mint
For trim, Pure White and Extra White are both excellent partners. Pure White is the warmer choice, lending a barely-there creaminess that softens the cool green of the walls. Extra White is the crisper option, adding contrast and making the green undertone more noticeable. If you want the walls to recede and feel neutral, go with Pure White. If you want them to read distinctly green, go with Extra White.
White Mint vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against White Mint at LRV 78.4.
Colors that clash with White Mint
In rooms with little natural light, White Mint can lose its green entirely and read as a flat, dull gray. The color needs light to come alive.
Pairing White Mint with golden or butter-yellow accents can amplify the green undertone more than you expect, making the walls look overtly green.
Using a trim white with strong yellow or pink undertones will make White Mint look oddly green or even sickly by contrast.
Common questions
White Mint has an LRV of 78.4, which places it in the light range. It reflects a large amount of light and can help a room feel bright and open.
White Mint leans cool because of its green undertone, but it is not aggressively cool. In warm southern light it can appear almost neutral. In cooler northern light the green and gray come forward more clearly.
Yes. With an LRV of 78.4 it is light enough to feel open in most rooms, and the green undertone is subtle enough to act as a neutral throughout the house. Just be aware it may read slightly different from room to room depending on light exposure.
Pure White SW 7005 and Extra White SW 7006 are both strong choices. Pure White gives a softer contrast, while Extra White provides a crisper, more defined trim line.