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Tea Light
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tea Light Technical Profile
What color is Tea Light? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #CAD1C0. Colors similar to Tea Light include Valspar Spearmint Shale, PPG Frosty Pine, Valspar Mellow Spring. Tea Light has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Tea Light sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Tea Light 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 Tea Light
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Light
#CAD1C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Light 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 Tea Light.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Light have?
Tea Light by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Tea Light from other brands?
The closest matches are Spearmint Shale by Valspar (#CBD2C0), Frosty Pine by PPG (#C7CFBE), Mellow Spring by Valspar (#CBD3C4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tea Light?
Tea Light has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tea Light's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.