Tea Bag PPU8-09 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7BB99, estimated 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.
Behr · #C7BB99 · PPU8-09
Tea Bag
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tea Bag Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7BB99
RGB199, 187, 153
Estimated LRV50.0
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Stone Pedestal
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#C6BA98
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Cyprus Grass
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#C8BC99
Close digital match
Star of Gold
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#C5BA9A
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Lemongrass
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#C8BD98
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#CBBD9C
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Colors That Work With Tea Bag
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tea Bag from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Bag are Stone Pedestal by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cyprus Grass by PPG (a close digital match), Star of Gold by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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