Tea Leaf 9604 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #625346, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Traditional from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #625346 · 9604
Tea Leaf
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Tea Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsTea Leaf
Nearly identical
BehrTraditional
Traditional
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpernickel
PPG
Nearly identical
Clinton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stony Field
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Swiss Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Wild Mustang
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Leaf are Traditional by Behr (a near-identical match), Osprey by Behr (a near-identical match), Pumpernickel by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.