Tea Slipper 401-4DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #A08584, LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosaline Pearl from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A08584 · 401-4DB
Tea Slipper
26%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tea Slipper Technical Profile
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Tea Slipper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Slipper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTea Slipper
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRosaline Pearl
Rosaline Pearl
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pink Granite
Behr
Nearly identical
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Barberry
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Forest Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Plumville
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoky Quartz
PPG
Very similar
Rocky Mountain
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rocky Mountain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Slipper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Slipper
#A08584
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9A85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Slipper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Slipper 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Tea Slipper.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Slipper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Slipper have?
Tea Slipper by Dutch Boy has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Slipper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Slipper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Slipper are Rosaline Pearl by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pink Granite by Behr (a near-identical match), Sulking Room Pink by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tea Slipper'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 Slipper?
Tea Slipper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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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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 Tea Slipper's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.