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Dunn-Edwards Soft Mint

DE5686 · #E6F9F1 · LRV ~90.9

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Irish Mint (~96% proximity)

Soft Mint (DE5686) is a cool white from Dunn-Edwards with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 90.9 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Irish Mint (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Soft Mint in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

90.9 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5686

HEX

#E6F9F1

RGB

230, 249, 241

HSL

155°, 61%, 94%

Family

Whites

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Soft Mint FAQ

What undertone does Soft Mint have?

Soft Mint is a cool white with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Soft Mint?

Soft Mint has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 90.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Soft Mint in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Irish Mint (2041-70), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Northern Lights (PPG1137-2), ~92% proximity; Behr: Sparkling Brook (M420-1), ~92% proximity; PPG: Maggie's Magic (PPG1228-1), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Icy Blue (5004-9A), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Embellished Blue (SW 6749), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cabbage White (No. 269), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: High Reflective White (HGSW7757), ~86% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Soft Mint?

The HEX code of Soft Mint (DE5686) is #E6F9F1, RGB 230, 249, 241. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.