Ref. #77792F · M330-7
Green Tea Leaf
18%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Green Tea Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Green Tea Leaf? It's a deep cool yellow with the hex code #77792F. Green Tea Leaf has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Green Tea Leaf creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Green Tea Leaf reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Green Tea Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Tea Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Tea Leaf
#77792F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C8A51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Tea Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Tea Leaf 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 Green Tea Leaf.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Tea Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Tea Leaf have?
Green Tea Leaf by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Green Tea Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Green Glow by Vista Paint (#797F3A), Seerstone by MPC (#817A35), Verdant by Sherwin-Williams (#847E35). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Tea Leaf?
Green Tea Leaf has an LRV of 17.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Tea Leaf's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.