Cup Of Tea PPU6-16 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAAD7C, estimated 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.
Behr · #CAAD7C · PPU6-16
Cup Of Tea
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cup Of Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAAD7C
RGB202, 173, 124
Estimated LRV43.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cup Of Tea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Haymarket Straw by PPG (a close digital match), Golden Needles by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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