Tea Room AF-270 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A16F69, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Russet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A16F69 · AF-270
Tea Room
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tea Room Technical Profile
HEX Code#A16F69
RGB161, 111, 105
Estimated LRV20.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#A1716D
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#A4726D
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#A86F67
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Colors That Work With Tea Room
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Room
#A16F69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9D85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Room
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Room Room Palettes
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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 Room — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Room have?
Tea Room 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 Room from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Room are Autumn Russet by Behr (a close digital match), Spanish Sherry by Kilz (a close digital match), Summer’s Eve by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tea Room'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 Room?
Tea Room has a estimated lightness value of 20.0, 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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