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NCS Code

S 1030-G30Y

Color Name

Mint

Family

green

HEX

#E5F2ED

RGB

rgb(229, 242, 237)

Blackness

0%

Chroma

0%

Whiteness

100%

Soft pale mint, fresh and airy

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Adds a focal point and personality — a confident accent color transforms a neutral room into something memorable.

Best Rooms: Feature walls, alcoves, and fireplace surrounds

Design Tip: Use the 60-30-10 rule: this color as the 10% accent against neutral walls and mid-tone furniture.

Very light — visually expands space and maximises reflected light.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Excellent for ceilings — keeps rooms feeling open and airy.
  • Works as a neutral base — pairs well with almost any accent color.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Natural undertone that reads grounded and organic. For S 1030-G30Y, undertones are typically subtle at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte in living areas, eggshell for wipeable zones.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on joinery and millwork.
  • Interior note: Strong for kitchens, feature joinery, and nature-led schemes.

What color is S 1030-G30Y?

S 1030-G30Y is a very light green tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#E5F2ED / rgb(229, 242, 237)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it stays readable without feeling too heavy.
  • Warm evening light keeps it soft and muted with gentle undertones.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Good for trims and doors; blends especially well near vegetation.

Do pair with

stone surfaceslinen textilesmuted off-whites

Avoid

yellow-heavy lighting onlyhighly orange neighboring finishes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 1030-G30Y balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

stone surfaceslinen texturesoff-white ceilings

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Mint

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#C0F0D4

#D0E8A8

#72B088

#4E9068

Pale Mint

Pale Lime

Cool Sage

Emerald Sage

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#D0E8A8

#C0F0D4

#F5B5C8

#FFCCD9

Pale Lime

Pale Mint

Rose Pink

Pale Rose

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#D0E8A8

#A8DDBA

#C0F0D4

Pale Lime

Soft Mint

Pale Mint

Where to Buy

Order S 1030-G30Y from trusted paint suppliers

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