High Tea vs Perfect Khaki paint color comparison

High Tea vs Perfect Khaki

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Perfect Khaki (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than High Tea (LRV 17), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 20.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

High Tea
Sherwin-Williams · 6159
LRV16.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6159
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Perfect Khaki
Sherwin-Williams · 9612
LRV38.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9612
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

High Tea vs Perfect Khaki Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see High Tea on one side and Perfect Khaki on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.