Ref. #7D644D · 6103
Tea Chest
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tea Chest Technical Profile
What color is Tea Chest? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7D644D. Colors similar to Tea Chest include Kilz Leather Saddle, PPG Fig Branches, Dunn-Edwards Old Boot. Tea Chest has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Tea Chest creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Tea Chest pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Tea Chest
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fig Branches
PPG
Nearly identical
Old Boot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plymouth Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Arts And Crafts
Behr
Nearly identical
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muddy Mississippi
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bank 1 Plaza Bronze Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Chest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Chest
#7D644D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989765
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Chest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Chest 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tea Chest.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Chest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Chest have?
Tea Chest by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Tea Chest from other brands?
The closest matches are Leather Saddle by Kilz (#7C644E), Fig Branches by PPG (#7A634D), Old Boot by Dunn-Edwards (#7C644B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tea Chest?
Tea Chest has an LRV of 14.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Tea Chest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.