Tea Time
With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Tea Time (PPG1054-4) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 10 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#d9bebc
LRV
55.00
Tea Time's Color Strip
Tea Time is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Whirligig and Tawny Mushroom. The strip spans from Winter Wedding at the lightest end to Chocolate Eclair at the deepest. Browsing strip PPG1054 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Tea Time in Real Rooms
Tea Time has a medium-high LRV of 55 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Tea Time has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Tea Time — moody bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Tea Time suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A industrial bedroom painted in Tea Time
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Tea Time with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Tea Time paint in a boho dining room
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1 Home Office Photo
Tea Time works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
PPG Tea Time in a art deco home office
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Tea Time acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Tea Time color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Tea Time make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Tea Time — bold kitchen
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Tea Time is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Tea Time paint in a traditional mudroom
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1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Tea Time. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
rustic modern front door featuring Tea Time by PPG
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1 Living Room Photo
Tea Time anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A mid century living room painted in Tea Time
@simplywalldecor
1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Tea Time holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
coastal patio featuring Tea Time by PPG
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Coordinating Colors
Tea Time reads slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 57 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Trim Color
Lotus Petal reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 55), opening up a space where Tea Time encloses it.
At LRV 88 vs 55, Delicate White is decisively the brighter choice.