Mink
Little Greene · 6154
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The Analysis
Mink is a mid-toned, earthy neutral that anchors a room without feeling stark. With an LRV of 21.52, it absorbs a fair amount of light, which creates a cozy, enclosed feeling rather than making a room feel airy or expansive.
It works best as a sophisticated backdrop that lets your furniture and art take center stage. Use it for full-room coverage to create a seamless, enveloping effect, or as a feature wall to add depth to a lighter space.
LRV 22History & Origin
This is a quintessential heritage-inspired neutral. It aligns well with the architectural detailing found in period homes, echoing the natural pigments often used in early 20th-century interiors.
How to Use It
This colour shines in bedrooms or studies where you want a moody, intimate atmosphere. Pair it with mid-tone walnut wood and matte black hardware to emphasize its organic, earthy quality.
The Mood
This shade is fundamentally grounding and restful. Because it leans into warm, brown-grey tones, it feels stable and calm, making it a reliable choice for areas where you want to wind down.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural