Pea Flower Tea CB12 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #4280B8, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pat-a-Pep from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4280B8 · CB12
Pea Flower Tea
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pea Flower Tea Technical Profile
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Pea Flower Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pea Flower Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallPea Flower Tea
Nearly identical
ValsparPat-a-Pep
Pat-a-Pep
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Blue
RAL
Nearly identical
Liberty
Behr
Nearly identical
King Triton
PPG
Very similar
Soothing Sapphire
Vista Paint
Very similar
Skylla
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Endless Summer
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Walker Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Finley Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspiration
Kilz
Very similar
Perfect Periwinkle
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pea Flower Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pea Flower Tea
#4280B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797AB4
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pea Flower Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pea Flower 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
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pea Flower Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pea Flower Tea have?
Pea Flower Tea by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pea Flower Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pea Flower Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pea Flower Tea are Pat-a-Pep by Valspar (a near-identical match), Light Blue by RAL (a near-identical match), Liberty by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pea Flower 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 Pea Flower Tea?
Pea Flower Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.1, 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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