Tea Stain 6001-1A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D7D5C9, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Secret from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D7D5C9 · 6001-1A
Tea Stain
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tea Stain Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7D5C9
RGB215, 213, 201
Estimated LRV66.3
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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Soft Secret
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#D6D4CA
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#D5D2C7
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Poseidon's Beard
Hirshfield's
#D9D6C7
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Foggy Skies
Kilz
#DAD7CD
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Penthouse
Benjamin Moore
#D5D1C4
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Veil Of Dusk
PPG
#DAD8C9
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Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
#D1D0C3
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Conservative Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#D1D0C6
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Muslin
Dunn-Edwards
#D4D0C5
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Cromarty
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#CFCEC0
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Colors That Work With Tea Stain
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tea Stain
#D7D5C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tea Stain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tea Stain 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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Tea Stain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tea Stain have?
Tea Stain 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 Tea Stain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tea Stain are Soft Secret by Behr (a close digital match), Power Lunch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ashen Tan by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tea Stain'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 Stain?
Tea Stain has a estimated lightness value of 66.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Tea Stain's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.