Steeped Tea PPG0999-4 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #999488, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Countryside from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #999488 · PPG0999-4
Steeped Tea
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Steeped Tea Technical Profile
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Steeped Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steeped Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSteeped Tea
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCountryside
Countryside
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Galveston
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lost Space
Kilz
Nearly identical
Felted Wool
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dusty Olive
Behr
Nearly identical
Utility Wear
Vista Paint
Very similar
Artichoke
Valspar
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pigeon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal Grey
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steeped Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steeped Tea
#999488
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steeped Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steeped 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 Steeped Tea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steeped Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steeped Tea have?
Steeped Tea by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Steeped Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steeped Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steeped Tea are Countryside by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Galveston by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Graystone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steeped 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 Steeped Tea?
Steeped Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Steeped Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.