Afternoon Tea 80YR 21/226 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9F785F, estimated LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wooded Vista from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #9F785F · 80YR 21/226
Afternoon Tea
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Afternoon Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#9F785F
RGB159, 120, 95
Estimated LRV21.6
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
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Afternoon Tea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Afternoon Tea
#9F785F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA984
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Afternoon Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Afternoon Tea have?
Afternoon Tea by PPG 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 Afternoon Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Afternoon Tea are Wooded Vista by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Wholesome by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Birchwood by Benjamin Moore (a very close 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 estimated lightness value of 21.6, 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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