Ref. #E8E8D4 · DEW355
Green Tea
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Technical Profile
What color is Green Tea? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #E8E8D4. Colors similar to Green Tea include Behr Hazelnut Cream, Benjamin Moore Rock Candy, Behr Confident White. Green Tea has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Green Tea reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Green Tea reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Green Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Hazelnut Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Rock Candy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
A New Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sage Splash
PPG
Nearly identical
Hemingway
Valspar
Nearly identical
Hidden Paradise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Healing Springs
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Tea
#E8E8D4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Tea 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Green Tea.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Tea have?
Green Tea by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Green Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Hazelnut Cream by Behr (#E8E8D5), Rock Candy by Benjamin Moore (#E6E6D3), Confident White by Behr (#E6E7D4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Tea?
Green Tea has an LRV of 79.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.