Tea Room AF-270 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A16F69, 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.
Ref. #A16F69 · AF-270
Tea Room
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tea Room Technical Profile
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Tea Room in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Room 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 Room
Nearly identical
BehrAutumn Russet
Autumn Russet
Behr
Nearly identical
Spanish Sherry
Kilz
Nearly identical
Summer’s Eve
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer's Eve
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Reddened Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mocha Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Savannah Red
Valspar
Very similar
Cinnamon Diamonds
PPG
Very similar
Homestead Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Room
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
Pure 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
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 Room.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Room in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Room from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Room are Autumn Russet by Behr (a near-identical match), Spanish Sherry by Kilz (a near-identical match), Summer’s Eve by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tea Room's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.