Tea Story
Dulux
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The Analysis
Tea Story is a balanced greige that keeps a room feeling stable and grounded without being overly dark. With an LRV of 61.32, it reflects a moderate amount of light, making it a reliable choice for preventing a space from feeling cramped or cave-like.
This acts as an excellent 'whole-house' neutral that bridges the gap between different zones. It works best as a primary wall colour to provide a consistent, cohesive backdrop that doesn't compete with your furniture or art.
LRV 61History & Origin
It leans into a modern, transitional look that fits current architectural trends. It lacks the heavy saturation of period-specific palettes, making it a clean, contemporary choice for updated homes.
How to Use It
It excels in living rooms and bedrooms, pairing perfectly with medium-tone oak woods or matte black metal hardware for a grounded, modern contrast. Avoid pairing it with stark, cool-toned white trims; choose a soft off-white for the baseboards to maintain a harmonious flow.
The Mood
This shade is fundamentally restful and understated, making it ideal for high-traffic areas where you want to reduce visual noise. Because it lacks harsh yellow or blue undertones, it feels clean and neutral rather than energizing or sleepy.
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.
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Lighting
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