Mint Macaroon vs Peppermint Candy
Both from Dulux's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Peppermint Candy (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Mint Macaroon (LRV 64), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mint Macaroon vs Peppermint Candy in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Mint Macaroon and Peppermint Candy are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Peppermint Candy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mint Macaroon.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Peppermint Candy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mint Macaroon.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Peppermint Candy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mint Macaroon.
Color Details
Mint Macaroon vs Peppermint Candy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mint Macaroon on one side and Peppermint Candy on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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