Sweetened Tea 314-5DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BA8C64, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tatami Tan from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #BA8C64 · 314-5DB
Sweetened Tea
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweetened Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA8C64
RGB186, 140, 100
Estimated LRV30.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Sweetened Tea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweetened Tea
#BA8C64
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AF82
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweetened Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweetened 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
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Sweetened Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweetened Tea have?
Sweetened Tea by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Sweetened Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweetened Tea are Tatami Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Grizzly by Valspar (a close digital match), Harbor Highlands Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweetened Tea'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 Sweetened Tea?
Sweetened Tea has a estimated lightness value of 30.1, 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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Why Sweetened Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.