Steamed Chai 9509 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #E0D4BD, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dulce de Leche from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E0D4BD · 9509
Steamed Chai
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Steamed Chai Technical Profile
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Steamed Chai in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steamed Chai in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSteamed Chai
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Natural Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Georgian Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sheridan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lovely Bluff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steamed Chai
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steamed Chai
#E0D4BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Steamed Chai
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steamed Chai 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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Steamed Chai — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steamed Chai have?
Steamed Chai by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Steamed Chai in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steamed Chai from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steamed Chai are Dulce de Leche by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Barberry Sand by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Off-White by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steamed Chai'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 Steamed Chai?
Steamed Chai has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steamed Chai's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.