Afternoon Tea 80YR 21/226 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9F785F, 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.
Ref. #9F785F · 80YR 21/226
Afternoon Tea
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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
Benjamin MooreWooded Vista
Wooded Vista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wholesome
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rustic Oak
Valspar
Very similar
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Nutshell
Behr
Very similar
Wildwood Bay
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sandpit
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
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
#9F785F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA984
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 warm (golden) 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 Wooded Vista by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wholesome by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Afternoon Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.