Silky Mint
Silky Mint is a bright and airy paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#D8EBD8
LRV
79.00
Silky Mint's Color Strip
Silky Mint is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Mint Grasshopper and Leaves of Spring. The strip spans from Mint Grasshopper at the lightest end to Melbourne at the deepest. Color strip 103 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Silky Mint in Real Rooms
Silky Mint has a high LRV of 79 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Silky Mint is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.
Silky Mint in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
To use Silky Mint in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Silky Mint in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Silky Mint fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Silky Mint is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Silky Mint adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
These examples of Silky Mint in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.
Silky Mint on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Silky Mint in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Silky Mint make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Silky Mint keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Silky Mint takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Silky Mint brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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