ColorplanBenjamin Moore Green Tea (236) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 28. For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 27.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A28D66 |
| RGB | 162, 141, 102 |
| HSL | 39°, 24%, 52% |
About Green Tea
Green Tea (236) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 28, Green Tea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Tea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Woodstock Tan (HC-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Green Tea changes with the light
Green Tea has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Green Tea's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Green Tea will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Green Tea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Green Tea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Green Tea in real homes
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Green Tea equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Latte (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Green Tea questions
What undertone does Green Tea have?
Green Tea has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Green Tea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Green Tea a light or dark color?
Green Tea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Green Tea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Green Tea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Green Tea?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Green Tea's undertone.
Where does Green Tea work best?
Green Tea works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 28, Green Tea absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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