Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Modern Mint |
| SKU | T16-12 |
| Hex | #88A395 |
| RGB | 136, 163, 149 |
| HSL | 149°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Modern Mint
Modern Mint sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Modern Mint is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Modern Mint within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #88A395 in HSL space. Pair Modern Mint with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Modern Mint Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Modern Mint from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr T16-12 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Modern Mint is Verdigreen (SW 9042) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Verdigreen swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Modern Mint is Grenadier Pond (698) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grenadier Pond swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Valspar, the closest color to Modern Mint is Green Water (5003-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32.4 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Water swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Modern Mint
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Modern Mint is Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Silver Laurel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Glidden, the closest color to Modern Mint is Foggy Field (70GY 33/143) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foggy Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Modern Mint is Stemmed Green (330-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stemmed Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Modern Mint
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Modern Mint is Composed Teal (HGSW 2304) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Composed Teal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Modern Mint
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tree Lined (DET540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Modern Mint without repainting risk. See the full Tree Lined swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Modern Mint is Chappell Green (NO. 83) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chappell Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Modern Mint is Mountain Outlook (H078) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mountain Outlook swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Modern Mint
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Modern Mint is Bristol Green (H0076) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bristol Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Modern Mint
Clare has no exact twin of Modern Mint. The nearest is OMGreen (PNT100-MD-58) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full OMGreen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Modern Mint
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Modern Mint. The nearest is Provence (PROVENCE) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Modern Mint
Kompozit has no exact twin of Modern Mint. The nearest is Heavenly Garden (0457) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heavenly Garden swatch →