Behr Soft Mint HDC-MD-19
| Code: | HDC-MD-19 |
| Name: | Soft Mint |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Soft Mint?
Elevate your space with Behr HDC-MD-19 Soft Mint, a refreshing and soothing hue that adds a touch of tranquility to any room. This soft pastel green (Soft Mint) beautifully complements natural elements like wood and rattan, creating a serene and earthy ambiance. Pair Soft Mint with warm neutrals like Behr T18-09 Doe Skin or cool blues like Behr HDC-CL-26 Ultra Pure White for a harmonious color scheme. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Soft Mint brings a sense of calmness and sophistication to your decor. Embrace the versatility of Soft Mint to create a space that exudes both elegance and comfort.
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What are Behr Soft Mint undertones?
The undertone of Soft Mint can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#D1ECE3
RGB code:
209, 236, 227
Is Behr Soft Mint HDC-MD-19 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 160° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HDC-MD-19 Soft Mint HSL code: 160, 42%, 87%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Soft Mint
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Soft Mint:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HDC-MD-19
Soft Mint
Darker shades
HDC-MD-19
Soft Mint
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Soft Mint with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 340, such as Behr Plum Royale and Folklore.
LRV of Soft Mint
Soft Mint has an LRV of 76.64% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 76.64%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d1ece3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 209, 236, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.96%, 92.55%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 160° Saturation: 11.44% Value: 92.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 42, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 11.44 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.81 Key: 7.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 226.901 I: -13.197 Q: -8.512 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.151 Y: 79.091 Z: 84.222 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.275 a:-10.537 b:1.366 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.275 u:-14.131 v:3.942 | |
| Decimal | 13757667 | |
| Hunter Lab | 88.933, -14.831, 6.104 | |
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