Tea Bag PPU8-9 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8BC97, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemongrass from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8BC97 · PPU8-9
Tea Bag
51%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
Sherwin-WilliamsLemongrass
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cyprus Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone Pedestal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rustling Reed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Castaway Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Inviting Gesture
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Withered Moss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Leaf .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
#C8BC97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
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 yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow 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 yellow 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 Lemongrass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Garden Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cyprus Grass by PPG (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 50.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.