Ref. #DFA577 · MQ4-36
Thai Ice Tea
44%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Thai Ice Tea Technical Profile
What color is Thai Ice Tea? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #DFA577. Colors similar to Thai Ice Tea include Benjamin Moore Starfish, Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin, Sherwin-Williams Sun Bleached Ochre. Thai Ice Tea has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 44 gives Thai Ice Tea depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Thai Ice Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Thai Ice Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Starfish by Benjamin Moore (#DFA274), Soft Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (#E2A26E), Sun Bleached Ochre by Sherwin-Williams (#E3AB7B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Thai Ice Tea?
Thai Ice Tea has an LRV of 43.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.