Afternoon Tea Service DEBN40 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A28B74, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pocahontas from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #A28B74 · DEBN40
Afternoon Tea Service
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Tea Service Technical Profile
HEX Code#A28B74
RGB162, 139, 116
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Afternoon Tea Service
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Tea Service
#A28B74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afternoon Tea Service
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon Tea Service 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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Afternoon Tea Service — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Tea Service have?
Afternoon Tea Service by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Afternoon Tea Service from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Tea Service are Pocahontas by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Roasted Mushroom by Kilz (a close digital match), Toffee Crunch by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Afternoon Tea Service'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 Afternoon Tea Service?
Afternoon Tea Service has a estimated lightness value of 27.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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