Sweet Tea 30YR 11/219 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7F5248, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Etruscan Red from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7F5248 · 30YR 11/219
Sweet Tea
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Tea Technical Profile
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Sweet Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Tea
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallEtruscan Red
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Red Rooster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chocolate Cherry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pueblo Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ancho Pepper
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Alden Till
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emperor's Robe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rich Leather
Kilz
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Tea
#7F5248
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#968664
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet Tea.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Tea have?
Sweet Tea by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Tea are Etruscan Red by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Red Rooster by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chocolate Cherry by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Tea?
Sweet Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.0, 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 Sweet Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.