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Dunn-Edwards ApplemintDE5532 · #F3F5E9 · LRV 83

Applemint reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE5532 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS APPLEMINT
RGB 243, 245, 233LRV 83

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameApplemint
SKUDE5532
Hex#F3F5E9
RGB243, 245, 233
HSL70°, 38%, 94%
LRV83
Undertonenear-white with a hint of color
FamilyWhite
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About Dunn-Edwards Applemint

Applemint is very light — LRV 83, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.

Applemint shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.

Closest matches by brand

19 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 white from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All white at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7757 · #F7F7F1 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 93
SW 9503 · #F6F2E8 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 89
SW 9541 · #F5F4EE · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 90
SW 9505 · #F6F0E5 · ΔE 4.05 · LRV 88

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All white at Behr →
750C-1 · #F5F5E9 · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 91
W-B-210 · #F5F4E7 · ΔE 1.37 · LRV 90
ECC-11-2 · #F4F3E8 · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 89
760C-1 · #F6F4E8 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 90

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.73
All white at Benjamin Moore →
2145-70 · #F5F6EB · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 89
OC-122 · #F5F6EB · ΔE 0.73 · LRV 89
2148-70 · #F7F5EB · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 91
OC-121 · #F7F5EB · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 89

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All white at Valspar →
8007-5D · #F2F4EA · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 89
8007-5A · #F6F5EB · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 91
V152 · #F7F5EB · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 91
8007-4A · #F7F4EB · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 91

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.43
All white at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1215-1 · #F0F0E5 · ΔE 1.43 · LRV 87
PPG18-01 · #F1F0E5 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 87
PPG0998-1 · #F1F0E8 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 87
PPG15-06 · #F4F0E1 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 87

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.3
All white at Glidden →
PPG1215-1 · #F1F1E6 · ΔE 1.3 · LRV 87
71YY 87/078 · #F6F2E2 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 87
PPG1001-1 · #F1F2EE · ΔE 3.77 · LRV 88
61YY 89/040 · #F6F1E9 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 89

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.52
All white at Dutch Boy →
005W · #F5F2E7 · ΔE 2.52 · LRV 89
002W · #F5F5EF · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 91
004W · #F5F2EA · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 89
001W · #F6F7F2 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 92
HGSW 4002 · #F5F2E9 · ΔE 2.99 · LRV 84
HGSW 4001 · #F7F7F1 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 93
HGSW 7757 · #F7F7F1 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 93
HGSW 4028 · #F6F0E2 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 88

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.29
All white at Magnolia Home →
JG-21 · #F5F6F1 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 92
JG-111 · #EDECE5 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 84
JG-107 · #F1EFE8 · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 86
JG-37 · #F3F0DA · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 86

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All white at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 239 · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 89
NO. 2003 · #F3EFE3 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 86
NO. 2005 · #F6F6F2 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 92

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.23
All white at Diamond Vogel →
0011 · #F6F4EA · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 90
0852 · #F7F4E5 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 90
0411 · #F4F3EB · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 89
0355 · #F5F3EB · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 90

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All white at Hirshfield's →
0355 · #F3F2E8 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 88
0411 · #F2F2EA · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 88
0929 · #F9F6E8 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 89
1020 · #F6F3E7 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 86

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.39
All white at Rodda →
CA002 · #F7F0E4 · ΔE 4.39 · LRV 88
R001 · #F3F3F0 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 90
CA003 · #FBF3E2 · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 90
R007 · #F5F4F1 · ΔE 4.68 · LRV 91

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All white at C2 Paint →
C2-836 · #F1F1E8 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 87
C2-644 · #F8F4E5 · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 90
C2-612 · #F4F3EC · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 89
C2-948 · #F7F2E6 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 89

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All white at Clare →
PNT100-LT-04 · #F6F5ED · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 91

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.58
All white at Portola Paints →
ORIGAMI · #F1EEE9 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 86
TABLE LINEN · #FDFCF9 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 97

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All white at Backdrop →
BD-TR · #F4F2E7 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 92
BD-JA · #EFEDE3 · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 86

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.44
All white at Rust-Oleum →
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 4.44 · LRV 92

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All white at Kompozit →
0355 · #F3F2E8 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 88
0411 · #F2F2EA · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 88
0929 · #F9F6E8 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 92
1020 · #F6F3E7 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 89

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Applemint within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DEW352 · LRV 82
DEW341 · LRV 83
DEW362 · LRV 84
DE5616 · LRV 85
DE6267 · LRV 82
DEW361 · LRV 85

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F3F5E9 in HSL space. Pair Applemint with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F3F5E9 + #EBE9F5
TRIADIC
#F3F5E9 · #E9F3F5 · #F5E9F3
ANALOGOUS
#F5F1E9 · #F3F5E9 · #EDF5E9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.1:1fail
Sample text on black
19.05:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Applemint Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Applemint 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5532 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Applemint

At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Applemint is Cheviot (SW 9503) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheviot swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Applemint

The closest Behr equivalent of Applemint is Ivory Mist (750C-1). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same near-white undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 91 vs 83). If Behr is your counter, order Ivory Mist and you'll get the same color. See the full Ivory Mist swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Applemint

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Applemint is Cotton Balls (2145-70). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same near-white undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Cotton Balls and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotton Balls swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Applemint

The closest Valspar equivalent of Applemint is Sunbeam (8007-5D). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same near-white undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83). If Valspar is your counter, order Sunbeam and you'll get the same color. See the full Sunbeam swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Applemint

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Crumb Cookie (PPG18-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone, so it substitutes for Applemint without repainting risk. See the full Crumb Cookie swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Applemint

At Glidden, the closest color to Applemint is Linwood Beach White (71YY 87/078) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 87 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Linwood Beach White swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Applemint

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Applemint is Brightened Cream (005W) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brightened Cream swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Applemint

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Applemint is White Gallery (HGSW 4002) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 84 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full White Gallery swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Applemint

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Applemint is True White (JG-21) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full True White swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Applemint

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Applemint is Wimborne White (NO. 239) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wimborne White swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Applemint

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Applemint is Sugar Dust (0011) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 90 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Dust swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Applemint

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Applemint is Rapture's Light (1020) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapture's Light swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Applemint

Rodda has no exact twin of Applemint. The nearest is Slightly Hued (R001) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 90 vs 83). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Slightly Hued swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Applemint

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Applemint is Lily (C2-644) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 90 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lily swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Applemint

At Clare, the closest color to Applemint is Timeless (PNT100-LT-04) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 91 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timeless swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Applemint

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Applemint. The nearest is Origami (ORIGAMI) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 83). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Origami swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Applemint

At Backdrop, the closest color to Applemint is Tabula Rasa (BD-TR) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tabula Rasa swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Applemint

Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Applemint. The nearest is Chiffon Cream (329598) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 83). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chiffon Cream swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Applemint

At Kompozit, the closest color to Applemint is Rapture's Light (1020) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 89 vs 83) and carries a near-white undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapture's Light swatch →

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