Tea Biscuit 1201-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EFDCCA, 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.
Ref. #EFDCCA · 1201-2
Tea Biscuit
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tea Biscuit Technical Profile
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Tea Biscuit in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Biscuit in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTea Biscuit
Nearly identical
ValsparMarch Breeze
March Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunwashed Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Splendor
Behr
Nearly identical
Corallite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aphrodite Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Senior Moment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cashmere
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Palm
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pueblo Wall
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Biscuit
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Biscuit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Tea Biscuit.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Biscuit in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Biscuit from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Biscuit are March Breeze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sunwashed Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Splendor by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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