Green Tea Leaves 5004-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A2A695, 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.
Ref. #A2A695 · 5004-1C
Green Tea Leaves
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Tea Leaves Technical Profile
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Green Tea Leaves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Green Tea Leaves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparGreen Tea Leaves
Nearly identical
PPGMonsoon Green
Monsoon Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Coastal Plain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Sage
Behr
Nearly identical
Silverado Ranch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Meadowood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mossed Thicket
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oil Cloth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Silverado Ranch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Summer Haven
Kilz
Very similar
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Tea Leaves
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
Pure 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
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Green Tea Leaves.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Green Tea Leaves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Green Tea Leaves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Green Tea Leaves are Monsoon Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Wandering Willow by PPG (a near-identical match), Coastal Plain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Green Tea Leaves's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.