Mint

Overview

Mint is a light, cool green shade with a matte finish, known by its HEX code #98FF98. It is particularly effective in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and rooms facing gardens, where a fresh and grounded look is preferred over a bold statement. This colour can shift noticeably with daylight, warm lamps, and nearby materials, so it's important to sample it alongside trims, flooring, cabinetry, and fabrics before deciding on a full room application. Begin with a simple palette and introduce a stronger accent only if the initial result seems flat.

Where Mint works best

Mint is most reliable in kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and garden-facing rooms. On larger walls, it often feels more balanced when trims, hardware, and furniture provide contrast. If uncertain, start with a single wall, joinery face, robe interior, or vanity, and observe it under different lighting conditions throughout the day before expanding its use.

Pairing and contrast advice

Black, charcoal, or other dark details tend to stand out against Mint, with a contrast ratio of 17.09:1 against black and 1.23:1 against white. Mint pairs well with warm whites, timber, travertine, linen, and muted brass. Without linked style profiles, keep the initial palette simple and let materials enhance the visual impact.

Finish notes

The matte finish of Mint reduces reflections, creating a softer, more even appearance on large wall surfaces. It's often a safer choice when the colour itself should be the focus, but in busy family areas, a washable product and careful preparation are essential, as low-sheen finishes can show scuffs more easily than harder coatings.

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