Swatchd
Sign inGet started
Mid-Century ModernNorth-Facing

Refreshing Tea

Behr · PPU8-12

The Analysis

Refreshing Tea is a light, saturated yellow-gold that mimics the effect of constant morning sunlight. With an LRV of 72.13, it is highly reflective and will make smaller, dim rooms feel significantly more open and spacious.

This is a versatile, mid-tone yellow that serves best as a primary wall color in high-activity rooms. It provides a distinct golden backdrop that is bold enough to make a statement without overwhelming the furniture in the room.

LRV 72

History & Origin

This color leans toward a modern, sunny update of the classic Victorian 'buttery yellow' aesthetic. It feels fresh and contemporary, shedding the stuffiness of traditional historical yellow palettes.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

It excels in kitchens or breakfast nooks where natural light is welcome. Pair it with dark walnut wood tones or matte black metal hardware to ground the color and prevent it from feeling too bright or juvenile.

The Mood

Living with this shade creates an immediately cheerful, optimistic atmosphere. It is an energizing choice that helps a space feel warm and active, making it perfect for areas where you want to avoid a stagnant or clinical feel.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Green Charm

    Behr · P350-3

  • MARIGOLD WHITE

    Jotun · 8012

  • Banana Cream

    Benjamin Moore · 275

  • Pitcairn

    Little Greene · 6154

  • Kelsey's Curls

    Valspar · 8002-25C

  • Ray of Light

    Benjamin Moore · CSP-910

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K