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Spearmint Haze

Valspar · 5006-5C

The Analysis

Spearmint Haze acts as a mid-tone green that balances brightness and depth. With an LRV of 42.756, it absorbs more light than a pastel, making it best for adding character to a room rather than trying to force a sense of expansion in a tiny, windowless space.

It works best as a main wall color in rooms where you want a noticeable presence without it feeling overwhelming. It serves as an excellent backdrop for neutral furniture, allowing it to anchor the space effectively.

LRV 43

History & Origin

This color leans toward a modern, fresh interpretation of botanical greens. It avoids the stuffiness of period-specific palettes, making it better suited for contemporary or updated transitional homes.

Undertonecool
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

It excels in living rooms or kitchens, especially when paired with warm walnut wood tones or matte black hardware. If you want to keep the space feeling light, pair it with crisp white trim to create a sharp, clean contrast.

The Mood

This shade provides a restful and stable atmosphere, avoiding the agitation of bright, primary colors. Living with it daily feels grounded and composed, offering a natural touch that feels clean rather than clinical.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Copper Patina

    Behr · S410-4

  • Restful

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6458

  • Spearmint

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6465

  • Spring Reflection

    Behr · MQ6-13

  • Garden District

    Valspar · V097-1

  • Spring Break

    Benjamin Moore · 627

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural