Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Modern Mint |
| SKU | T16-12 |
| Hex | #88A395 |
| RGB | 136, 163, 149 |
| HSL | 149°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Modern Mint
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Modern Mint — the nearest deck color, Clean Slate (JG-75), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-12 instead. See the full Clean Slate swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Modern Mint
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Modern Mint — the nearest deck color, Artichoke Heart (C2-698), is clearly different (ΔE 5.71). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-12 instead. See the full Artichoke Heart swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Modern Mint
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Modern Mint — the nearest deck color, Breakfast Room Green (NO. 81), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-12 instead. See the full Breakfast Room Green swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Modern Mint
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Modern Mint — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 15.08). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-12 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →