Tea Bag adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 51 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #C8BC97 · PPU8-9
Tea Bag
51%LRV Value
Tea Bag Technical Profile
What color is Behr Tea Bag (PPU8-9)? It's a medium warm yellow — hex #C8BC97, LRV 51. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Tea Bag is Sherwin-Williams Lemongrass — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Garden Stone and PPG Cyprus Grass also close. At LRV 51, Tea Bag sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Tea Bag 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Tea Bag
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lemongrass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Garden Stone
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Nearly identical
Cyprus Grass
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Castaway Beach
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Withered Moss
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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.
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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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Bag — Frequently Asked Questions
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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Tea Bag's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Tea Bag depends on the room. Here's how to choose.