Refreshing Tea PPU8-12 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EBDDA7, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Banana Cream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBDDA7 · PPU8-12
Refreshing Tea
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Refreshing Tea Technical Profile
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Refreshing Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Refreshing Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRefreshing Tea
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBanana Cream
Banana Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemon Appeal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Turning Oakleaf
PPG
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Appeal
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bamboo Mat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Moonraker
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bartlett
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Refreshing Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Refreshing Tea
#EBDDA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Refreshing Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Refreshing 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 Refreshing 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.
Refreshing Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Refreshing Tea have?
Refreshing Tea by Behr has a neutral 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 Refreshing Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Refreshing Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Refreshing Tea are Banana Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spritely Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Appeal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Refreshing 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 Refreshing Tea?
Refreshing Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Refreshing Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.