Tea Leaf 9604 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #625346, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traditional from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #625346 · 9604
Tea Leaf
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tea Leaf Technical Profile
HEX Code#625346
RGB98, 83, 70
Estimated LRV9.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Tea Leaf
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Leaf
#625346
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#838258
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Leaf 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 Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Leaf have?
Tea Leaf by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Leaf are Traditional by Behr (a close digital match), Osprey by Behr (a close digital match), Pumpernickel by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tea Leaf'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 Leaf?
Tea Leaf has a estimated lightness value of 9.2, 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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