Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFA577, LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starfish from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFA577 · MQ4-36
Thai Ice Tea
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thai Ice Tea Technical Profile
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Thai Ice Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Thai Ice Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrThai Ice Tea
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStarfish
Starfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sun Bleached Ochre
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Soft Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
San Mateo Peach
PPG
Very similar
Tomato Bisque
Valspar
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Thai Ice Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Thai Ice Tea
#DFA577
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBB73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Thai Ice Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Thai Ice 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 Thai Ice Tea.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Thai Ice Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Thai Ice Tea have?
Thai Ice Tea by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Thai Ice Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Thai Ice Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Thai Ice Tea are Starfish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Thai Ice 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 Thai Ice Tea?
Thai Ice Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Thai Ice Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.