Mint Julep → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Valspar Mint Julep (VR093C), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Mint Julep
If you love Valspar Mint Julep but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Valspar, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Mint Julep (VR093C) is a medium green with soft mint undertones. A soft, fresh mint green with gray undertones. Lighter and brighter than Sparkling Sage, with a crisp, spring-like quality. Named for the classic Southern cocktail, it is both refreshing and refined. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Mint Julep and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Mint Julep. Vert De Terre (No.234) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Vert De Terre is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Mint Julep
Vert De Terre is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| Mint Julep | Vert De Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56 | 58 |
| Hex | #C6D1C6 | #C8D2C6 |
| Undertone | Soft Mint | Soft French Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Mint Julep has soft mint undertones. A soft, fresh mint green with gray undertones. Lighter and brighter than Sparkling Sage, with a crisp, spring-like quality. Named for the classic Southern cocktail, it is both refreshing and refined.
Vert De Terre has soft french green undertones. A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Mint Julep in Your Room
The mint is fresh and inviting. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft, clean green. In dim rooms, the gray provides a cool, calming backdrop. A lovely choice for spaces that need a lift.
Vert De Terre in Your Room
The French green is soft and cultivated. In bright rooms, a delicate sage tint. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Understated elegance.
LRV and Brightness
Mint Julep has an LRV of 56, while Vert De Terre has an LRV of 58. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Mint Julep
Valspar recommends Mint Julep for: bathroom, nursery, kitchen, bedroom, sunroom. With an LRV of 56, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Vert De Terre is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery, kitchen. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Mint Julep in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Mint Julep (VR093C) is Vert De Terre (No.234) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Vert De Terre is the closest F&B option. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Mint Julep is a Valspar color with soft mint undertones and an LRV of 56. Vert De Terre is a Farrow & Ball color with soft french green undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 2.3, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.