Green Tea 236 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A38E67, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #A38E67 · 236
Green Tea
28%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#A38E67
RGB163, 142, 103
Estimated LRV28.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#A18D68
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Colors That Work With Green Tea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Green Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Tea are Khaki Moss by PPG (a close digital match), Rattan Basket by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Canyon Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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