Ref. #625346 · 9604
Tea Leaf
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tea Leaf Technical Profile
What color is Tea Leaf? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #625346. Colors similar to Tea Leaf include Behr Traditional, PPG Pumpernickel, PPG Ground Coffee. Tea Leaf has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Tea Leaf 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 Leaf 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 Leaf
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Leaf
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Tea Leaf.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Leaf have?
Tea Leaf by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Tea Leaf from other brands?
The closest matches are Traditional by Behr (#645649), Pumpernickel by PPG (#625141), Ground Coffee by PPG (#63554B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tea Leaf?
Tea Leaf has an LRV of 9.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tea Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.