Minted vs Romaine
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Minted belongs to the green family and Romaine to the green-yellow family. Minted (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Romaine (LRV 60), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean neutral, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 14.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Minted vs Romaine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Minted on one side and Romaine 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.
More Minted comparisons
See how Minted stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 80 vs 30, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 60, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 43, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 80 vs 31, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 7, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 24, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 57, Minted is decisively the brighter choice.