Afternoon Tea 1023-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #594E40, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tungsten from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #594E40 · 1023-7
Afternoon Tea
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Afternoon Tea Technical Profile
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Afternoon Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Afternoon Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGAfternoon Tea
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTungsten
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Suede
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deeply Rooted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Treemoss
Behr
Very similar
Montana Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Afternoon Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Tea
#594E40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787A52
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Afternoon Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Afternoon 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Afternoon Tea.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Afternoon Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Tea have?
Afternoon Tea by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Afternoon Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Afternoon Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Tea are Tungsten by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Brown Suede by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Char Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Afternoon 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 Afternoon Tea?
Afternoon Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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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 Afternoon Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.