Ginger Tea by Behr paint color

Behr · #ABA56A · S320-5

Ginger Tea

37%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone

Ginger Tea S320-5 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA56A, estimated 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.

Ginger Tea Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABA56A
RGB171, 165, 106
Estimated LRV36.6
UndertoneCool (Green)

Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.

Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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Colors That Work With Ginger Tea

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

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

Digital white

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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

Ginger 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 Ginger Tea.

More yellow colors from other brands

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

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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ginger Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ginger Tea are Spanish Olive by PPG (a close digital match), Fried Pickle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Precious Olive by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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