Pea Flower Tea CB12 is a blue paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #4280B8, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #4280B8 · CB12
Pea Flower Tea
20%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pea Flower Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#4280B8
RGB66, 128, 184
Estimated LRV20.1
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 Familyblue
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Pea Flower Tea
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Light Blue by RAL (a close digital match), Liberty by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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