Tea Bag PPU8-09 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7BB99, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone Pedestal from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7BB99 · PPU8-09
Tea Bag
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tea Bag Technical Profile
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Tea Bag in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Bag in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTea Bag
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStone Pedestal
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cyprus Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Star of Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Epic
Valspar
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Inviting Gesture
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Bag
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Bag
#C7BB99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Bag
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Bag 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 Tea Bag.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Bag — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Bag have?
Tea Bag by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Bag in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Bag from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Bag are Stone Pedestal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cyprus Grass by PPG (a near-identical match), Star of Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tea Bag'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 Tea Bag?
Tea Bag has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tea Bag's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.