Irish Tea 1004-9C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #9C8682, estimated LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocoa Berry from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #9C8682 · 1004-9C
Irish Tea
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Irish Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C8682
RGB156, 134, 130
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Irish Tea
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Irish Tea
#9C8682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9F85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Irish Tea
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Irish Tea 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
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Irish Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Irish Tea have?
Irish Tea 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 Irish Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Irish Tea are Cocoa Berry by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Plummet Plum by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pink Granite by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Irish Tea'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 Irish Tea?
Irish Tea has a estimated lightness value of 25.7, 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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