Tea 2091-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8A4435, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flower Pot from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8A4435 · 2091-10
Tea
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A4435
RGB138, 68, 53
Estimated LRV9.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Tea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea
#8A4435
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998459
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea have?
Tea by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea are Flower Pot by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Cajun Red by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Rustic Rouge by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Tea?
Tea has a estimated lightness value of 9.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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