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Ref. #ABA56A · S320-5

Ginger Tea

37%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Ginger Tea S320-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA56A, LRV 37 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spanish Olive from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Ginger Tea Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABA56A
RGB171, 165, 106
LRV36.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Ginger Tea in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Ginger Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrGinger Tea
Nearly identical
PPGSpanish Olive

Spanish Olive

PPG

Nearly identical

Fried Pickle

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Agave

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Crack Willow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Jalapeno Jelly

Valspar

Very similar

Crack Willow

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Glade Green

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gothic Revival Green

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Grey Beige

RAL

Very similar

Leaf .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Zucchini Garden

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Ginger Tea

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Ginger Tea

#ABA56A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9DAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Ginger Tea

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fried Pickle

Complement

Regal Azure

Ginger Tea Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Radiance

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Salt Cellar

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Majestic Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Green Fig

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Winter Sage

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Exploring Khaki

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More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Terra Verde

Vista Paint · 7822

#BFB95C

Goldfield

Benjamin Moore · 292

#EBD281

Peter Pan

Hirshfield's · 0786

#A5A966

Gentle Yellow

Dunn-Edwards · DE5421

#FFF5BE

Joyful

PPG · 1107-2

#F6EEC0

Ray of Light

Hirshfield's · 0827

#FDF2C0

Ginger Tea — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Ginger Tea have?
Ginger Tea by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ginger Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ginger Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Tea are Spanish Olive by PPG (a near-identical match), Fried Pickle by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Precious Olive by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ginger 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 Ginger Tea?
Ginger Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.6, 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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