Mink
We've categorized Mink as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#847B77
LRV
20.40
Mink's Color Strip
Mink is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Polished Concrete and Folkstone. The strip spans from Grayish at the lightest end to Manor House at the deepest. As part of strip 240, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Mink in Real Rooms
Mink has a medium LRV of 20.4 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen, misc, bathroom, bedroom, living room and house.
1 Kitchen Photo
On kitchen walls, Mink adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Kitchen walls in Mink introduce warm, sophisticated neutral tones.
@pinedaisyhouse
1 Misc Photo
Mink 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.
Mink wall paint delivers understated warmth across any living space.
@oureverchangingfrontporch
2 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Mink has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom walls in Mink create an inviting, spa-like atmosphere.
@oureverchangingfrontporch
Bathroom surfaces in Mink balance elegance with everyday practicality.
@suzanne.glenda
3 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Mink suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in Mink foster a cozy, restful sleeping environment.
@kingstonbryceinteriors
Bedroom space painted Mink combines comfort with refined neutral styling.
@kaaaaty_proctor
Mink walls in this bedroom establish a soothing, intimate retreat.
@perfectlyprieto
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Mink 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.
Living room painted in Mink showcases warm, welcoming neutral sophistication.
@suzannetullockinteriors
Mink walls create an inviting backdrop for any living room design.
@suzannetullockinteriors
1 House Photo
Mink is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Home exterior in Mink delivers warm, timeless curb appeal.
@viefleurie
Coordinating Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (30 vs 20) makes Tatami Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (24 vs 20) makes Timeless Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 20, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 20), opening up a space where Mink encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 20), opening up a space where Mink encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (29 vs 20) makes Morning at Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 20 vs 6, Mink is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (32 vs 20) makes Polished Concrete the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 20, Proper Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 20 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (24 vs 20) makes Timeless Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Mink reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (20 vs 11) makes Mink the marginally brighter of the two.