Green Tea 236 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A38E67, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Khaki Moss from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A38E67 · 236
Green Tea
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Technical Profile
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Green Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGreen Tea
Nearly identical
PPGKhaki Moss
Khaki Moss
PPG
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canyon Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Historic Town
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Batter'S Box
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tangled Twine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Distant Land
Behr
Very similar
Caraway Shield
Valspar
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Tea are Khaki Moss by PPG (a near-identical match), Rattan Basket by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Canyon Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Green 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 Green Tea?
Green Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.1, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.