Tea Light 7681 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F8E4C2, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candlewick from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8E4C2 · 7681
Tea Light
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tea Light Technical Profile
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Tea Light in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tea Light 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 Light
Nearly identical
BehrCandlewick
Candlewick
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory Oats
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cookie Dough
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rotunda Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Autumn Child
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peachy Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tea Light
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Light
#F8E4C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDCA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Light
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Light 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 Light.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tea Light — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Light have?
Tea Light by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tea Light in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tea Light from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Light are Candlewick by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivory Oats by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cookie Dough by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tea Light'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 Light?
Tea Light has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Light's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.