Tea Biscuit 1201-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFDCCA, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is March Breeze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EFDCCA · 1201-2
Tea Biscuit
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tea Biscuit Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFDCCA
RGB239, 220, 202
Estimated LRV73.8
UndertoneNeutral
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tea Biscuit
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Biscuit
#EFDCCA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB978
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Biscuit
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Biscuit 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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Tea Biscuit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Biscuit have?
Tea Biscuit by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Tea Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Biscuit are March Breeze by Valspar (a close digital match), Sunwashed Beach by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Splendor by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tea Biscuit'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 Tea Biscuit?
Tea Biscuit has a estimated lightness value of 73.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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