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Green Tea
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Technical Profile
What color is Green Tea? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A38E67. Colors similar to Green Tea include Dunn-Edwards Rattan Basket, Vista Paint Canyon Gold, Hirshfield's Historic Town. Green Tea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 28 gives Green Tea depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Green Tea pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Green Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Tea
#A38E67
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Green Tea.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Tea have?
Green Tea by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Green Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Rattan Basket by Dunn-Edwards (#A79069), Canyon Gold by Vista Paint (#A68D65), Historic Town by Hirshfield's (#A18A64). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Tea?
Green Tea has an LRV of 28.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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