Ref. #DCC5BA · S220-2
Artisan Tea
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Artisan Tea Technical Profile
What color is Artisan Tea? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DCC5BA. Colors similar to Artisan Tea include Vista Paint Beach Bound, Vista Paint Summer Beige, Valspar Rose Scroll. Artisan Tea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Artisan Tea sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Artisan Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Beach Bound
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rose Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Canyon Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Abalone Shell
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wool Stockings
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spice Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Beige
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Odessa Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artisan Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artisan Tea
#DCC5BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artisan Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artisan Tea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Artisan Tea.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Artisan Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artisan Tea have?
Artisan Tea by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Artisan Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Beach Bound by Vista Paint (#DDC6BB), Summer Beige by Vista Paint (#DAC2B8), Rose Scroll by Valspar (#D8C1B7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Artisan Tea?
Artisan Tea has an LRV of 56.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Artisan Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.