Soft Mint
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Soft Mint (HDC-MD-19) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 23 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#d1ece3
LRV
76.64
Soft Mint in Real Rooms
Soft Mint has a high LRV of 76.64 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
4 Misc Photos
Soft Mint shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Behr Soft Mint wall
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Behr Soft Mint kidsroom interior, children's room
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Behr Soft Mint modern interior
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Behr Soft Mint japandi interior
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2 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Soft Mint has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Behr Soft Mint bathroom
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Behr Soft Mint minimalist bathroom
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3 Kitchen Photos
In a modern kitchen, Soft Mint provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Behr Soft Mint kitchen painted backsplash
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Behr Soft Mint kitchen backsplash
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Behr Soft Mint kitchen review
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7 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Soft Mint creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Behr Soft Mint living room interior
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
For an island-only application, Soft Mint provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.
Behr Soft Mint kitchen cabinets
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Behr Soft Mint kitchen cabinets
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Behr Soft Mint kitchen cabinets
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Behr Soft Mint small kitchen cabinets
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Behr Soft Mint kitchen cabinets
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Soft Mint acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Behr Soft Mint victorian house interior
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Soft Mint with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
Behr Soft Mint bedroom
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