Benjamin Moore Spearmint Ice 596

What are Benjamin Moore Spearmint Ice undertones?

The undertone of Spearmint Ice 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Spearmint Ice 596 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 145° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

596 Spearmint Ice HSL code: 145, 39%, 88%

• 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.

How light temperature affects Spearmint Ice

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:

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 Benjamin Moore Spearmint Ice:

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

596
Spearmint Ice

• 849
  Carried Away

  

• 582
  Cool 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 Spearmint Ice with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 325, such as Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry and Aplomb.

596
Spearmint Ice

• 2072-20
  Black Raspberry

  

• AF-625
  Aplomb

  

• CSP-480
  Velvet Cloak

  

• 1378
  Lazy Afternoon

  

• AF-630
  Kalamata

  

• 2072-70
  Raspberry Ice

  

• 2073-10
  Dark Purple

  

LRV of Spearmint Ice

Spearmint Ice has an LRV of 78.16% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D4ECDE
RGB Decimal	212, 236, 222
RGB Percent	83.14%, 92.55%, 87.06%
HSV	Hue: 145° Saturation: 10.17% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(145, 39, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.17 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.93 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 227.228 I: -9.803 Q: -9.434
XYZ	X: 70.328 Y: 79.261 Z: 80.681
CIE Lab	L:91.352 a:-10.488 b:4.109
CIE Luv	L:91.352 u:-12.421 v:8.102
Decimal	13954270
Hunter Lab	89.029, -14.795, 8.589