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Tea Light

We've categorized Tea Light as a versatile and reflective Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#C9D0BF

LRV

60.09

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Light Reflectance Value
60.09
Light
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CalmingCharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Tea Light in Real Rooms

Tea Light has a high LRV of 60.09 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room and misc.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Tea Light brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Benjamin Moore Tea Light kitchen cabinets color

Kitchen cabinets in Tea Light maximize storage while maintaining an airy feel.

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Benjamin Moore Tea Light kitchen cabinets paint

Cabinetry painted Tea Light brings understated elegance to the cooking space.

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Benjamin Moore Tea Light kitchen cabinets review

These Tea Light cabinets blend seamlessly with classic kitchen design elements.

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3 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Tea Light is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Benjamin Moore Tea Light living room review

Living room walls wrapped in Tea Light create warmth without overwhelming.

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Benjamin Moore Tea Light living room accent walll

Accent wall treatment in Tea Light adds subtle depth to the space.

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Benjamin Moore Tea Light living room paint

Walls finished in soft Tea Light establish a serene living environment.

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2 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Tea Light, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Benjamin Moore Tea Light nursery

Nursery walls in gentle Tea Light provide a soothing backdrop for rest.

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Benjamin Moore Tea Light wall paint

Wall surfaces coated in Tea Light deliver timeless, versatile appeal.

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Coordinating Colors

Tea Light
White Wisp
Tea Light vs White Wisp
Tea Light
White Wisp
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Tea Light
471 · LRV 60
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White Wisp
OC-54 · LRV 78

White Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 60), opening up a space where Tea Light encloses it.

Bella Blue
Tea Light
Bella Blue vs Tea Light
Bella Blue
Tea Light
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Bella Blue
720 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

At LRV 60 vs 18, Tea Light is decisively the brighter choice.

Tea Light
Terra Bella
Tea Light vs Terra Bella
Tea Light
Terra Bella
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Tea Light
471 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Terra Bella
AF-195 · LRV 54

A 6-point LRV gap (60 vs 54) makes Tea Light the marginally brighter of the two.

Deep in Thought
Tea Light
Deep in Thought vs Tea Light
Deep in Thought
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Deep in Thought
AF-30 · LRV 80
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Deep in Thought reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 60), opening up a space where Tea Light encloses it.

Similar Colors

Tea Light
Thornton Sage
Tea Light vs Thornton Sage
Tea Light
Thornton Sage
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Thornton Sage
464 · LRV 66

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hollingsworth Green
Tea Light
Hollingsworth Green vs Tea Light
Hollingsworth Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Hollingsworth Green
HC-141 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

A 3-point LRV gap (63 vs 60) makes Hollingsworth Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Prescott Green
Tea Light
Prescott Green vs Tea Light
Prescott Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Prescott Green
HC-140 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 56), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Par Four
Tea Light
Par Four vs Tea Light
Par Four
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Par Four
470 · LRV 64
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Par Four reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Plum Royale
Tea Light
Plum Royale vs Tea Light
Plum Royale
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Plum Royale
2070-20 · LRV 6
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 6), opening up a space where Plum Royale encloses it.

Blackberry Wine
Tea Light
Blackberry Wine vs Tea Light
Blackberry Wine
Tea Light
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Blackberry Wine
2069-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 8), opening up a space where Blackberry Wine encloses it.

Spring Purple
Tea Light
Spring Purple vs Tea Light
Spring Purple
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Spring Purple
2070-40 · LRV 26
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

At LRV 60 vs 26, Tea Light is decisively the brighter choice.

Dark Lilac
Tea Light
Dark Lilac vs Tea Light
Dark Lilac
Tea Light
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Dark Lilac
2070-30 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 10), opening up a space where Dark Lilac encloses it.

Spring Iris
Tea Light
Spring Iris vs Tea Light
Spring Iris
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Spring Iris
1402 · LRV 65
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

A 5-point LRV gap (65 vs 60) makes Spring Iris the marginally brighter of the two.

Exotic Purple
Tea Light
Exotic Purple vs Tea Light
Exotic Purple
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Exotic Purple
2071-10 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 5), opening up a space where Exotic Purple encloses it.

Majestic Violet
Tea Light
Majestic Violet vs Tea Light
Majestic Violet
Tea Light
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Majestic Violet
2068-10 · LRV 5
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

At LRV 60 vs 5, Tea Light is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Night Mist
Tea Light
Night Mist vs Tea Light
Night Mist
Tea Light
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Night Mist
1569 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

With LRVs of 63 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Tea Light
White Violet
Tea Light vs White Violet
Tea Light
White Violet
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60
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White Violet
1408 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 60, White Violet is decisively the brighter choice.

Pearl Gray
Tea Light
Pearl Gray vs Tea Light
Pearl Gray
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Pearl Gray
863 · LRV 74
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Pearl Gray reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 60), opening up a space where Tea Light encloses it.

Tea Light
Thornton Sage
Tea Light vs Thornton Sage
Tea Light
Thornton Sage
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60
Benjamin Moore
Thornton Sage
464 · LRV 66

Thornton Sage reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Hollingsworth Green
Tea Light
Hollingsworth Green vs Tea Light
Hollingsworth Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Hollingsworth Green
HC-141 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

A 3-point LRV gap (63 vs 60) makes Hollingsworth Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Salisbury Green
Tea Light
Salisbury Green vs Tea Light
Salisbury Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Salisbury Green
HC-139 · LRV 46
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 46), opening up a space where Salisbury Green encloses it.

Sagebrush
Tea Light
Sagebrush vs Tea Light
Sagebrush
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Sagebrush
CSP-770 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Sherwood Green
Tea Light
Sherwood Green vs Tea Light
Sherwood Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Sherwood Green
HC-118 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

Tea Light reflects far more light (LRV 60 vs 43), opening up a space where Sherwood Green encloses it.

Aganthus Green
Tea Light
Aganthus Green vs Tea Light
Aganthus Green
Tea Light
Benjamin Moore
Aganthus Green
472 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Tea Light
471 · LRV 60

A 10-point LRV gap (60 vs 50) makes Tea Light the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#C9D0BF
RGB201, 208, 191
HSL85° 15% 78%
CMYK3 0 8 18
CIE LabL: 82.5 a: -5.4 b: 7.6
XYZX: 0.56 Y: 0.61 Z: 0.58