ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tea (2091-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 10. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bolero (SW 7600) and Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Light Quartz (2011-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 9.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #894334 |
| RGB | 137, 67, 52 |
| HSL | 11°, 45%, 37% |
About Tea
Tea (2091-10) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 10, Tea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down 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 accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Copper Clay (2172-10), it's cooler.
How Tea changes with the light
Tea is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Tea will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
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 Tea can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Tea will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Tea in real homes
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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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Incarnadine (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tea questions
What undertone does Tea have?
Tea has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tea's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tea a light or dark color?
Tea has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Tea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Tea in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bolero SW 7600 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tea?
Try Light Quartz (2011-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tea's undertone.
Where does Tea work best?
Tea works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Tea absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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