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Tea Tree

Dulux

The Analysis

Tea Tree is a high-key yellow-green that acts like a light source, significantly brightening any room it occupies. With an LRV of 80.46, it reflects a vast amount of light, which helps smaller or darker spaces feel more open and airy.

This colour works best as a main wall choice in areas where you want a hit of personality, such as kitchens or sunrooms. It is too vibrant for a quiet retreat, functioning better as a cheerful, active base for a living space.

LRV 80

History & Origin

This is a modern, fresh take on nature-derived palettes, far removed from the moody or heavy Victorian tones of the past. It leans into contemporary design trends that prioritize light, functional, and optimistic interiors.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyGreen-Yellow

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak wood tones for a balanced look, or add matte black hardware to ground the brightness. It thrives in kitchens or laundry rooms where you want to emphasize cleanliness and good visibility.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels energizing and crisp without being abrasive. It provides a clean, nature-inspired backdrop that keeps a room feeling fresh rather than clinical.

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

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

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