Tea Light 471 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAD1C0, LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spearmint Shale from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAD1C0 · 471
Tea Light
62%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Tea Light Technical Profile
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Tea Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Light in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTea Light
Nearly identical
ValsparSpearmint Shale
Spearmint Shale
Valspar
Nearly identical
Terrace View
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosty Pine
PPG
Nearly identical
Seafoam Bubbles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vintage Find
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Palo Verde
Kilz
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Light are Spearmint Shale by Valspar (a near-identical match), Terrace View by Behr (a near-identical match), Frosty Pine by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tea Light'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 Light?
Tea Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.