Cup Of Tea PPU6-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAAD7C, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing Straw from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAAD7C · PPU6-16
Cup Of Tea
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cup Of Tea Technical Profile
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Cup Of Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cup Of Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCup Of Tea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDowning Straw
Downing Straw
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Haymarket Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Wilmington Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Balsam Brown
Vista Paint
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Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cup Of Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cup Of Tea
#CAAD7C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cup Of Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cup Of 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 Cup Of 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.
Cup Of Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cup Of Tea have?
Cup Of Tea by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cup Of Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cup Of Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cup Of Tea are Downing Straw by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Haymarket Straw by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Needles by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cup Of Tea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cup Of Tea?
Cup Of Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cup Of Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.