Ref. #CAAD7C · PPU6-16
Cup Of Tea
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cup Of Tea Technical Profile
What color is Cup Of Tea? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CAAD7C. Colors similar to Cup Of Tea include MPC Shimmer Gold Met., Sherwin-Williams Downing Straw, Benjamin Moore Wilmington Tan. Cup Of Tea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 44 gives Cup Of Tea depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Cup Of Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Shimmer Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Downing Straw
Sherwin-Williams
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
Very similar
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cup Of Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Shimmer Gold Met. by MPC (#C9AE81), Downing Straw by Sherwin-Williams (#CAAB7D), Wilmington Tan by Benjamin Moore (#CDB185). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cup Of Tea?
Cup Of Tea has an LRV of 43.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.