Green Tea Leaves 5004-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2A695, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Monsoon Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A2A695 · 5004-1C
Green Tea Leaves
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Leaves Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2A695
RGB162, 166, 149
Estimated LRV37.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Green Tea Leaves
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Tea Leaves
#A2A695
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Tea Leaves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Tea Leaves Room Palettes
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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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Green Tea Leaves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Tea Leaves have?
Green Tea Leaves by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Green Tea Leaves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Tea Leaves are Monsoon Green by PPG (a close digital match), Wandering Willow by PPG (a close digital match), Coastal Plain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Green Tea Leaves'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 Green Tea Leaves?
Green Tea Leaves has a estimated lightness value of 37.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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