Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Steeped Tea |
| SKU | PPG0999-4 |
| Hex | #999489 |
| RGB | 153, 148, 137 |
| HSL | 41°, 7%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Steeped Tea
Steeped Tea sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Steeped Tea is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Steeped Tea within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #999489 in HSL space. Pair Steeped Tea with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Steeped Tea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Steeped Tea from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0999-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Steeped Tea
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Steeped Tea is Hammered (C2-889). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Hammered and you'll get the same color. See the full Hammered swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Steeped Tea
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Steeped Tea is Collecting Driftwood (DESS46). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Collecting Driftwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Collecting Driftwood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Graystone (1475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steeped Tea without repainting risk. See the full Graystone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Behr's nearest match is Iron Gate (MQ2-60), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steeped Tea without repainting risk. See the full Iron Gate swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Chemise (NO. 216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Steeped Tea without repainting risk. See the full Chemise swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Steeped Tea
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Steeped Tea is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Steeped Tea
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Steeped Tea is Cornwall Slate (SW 9131) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornwall Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Steeped Tea
At Valspar, the closest color to Steeped Tea is Coastal Villa (6005-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.9 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coastal Villa swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Steeped Tea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Steeped Tea is Mission Brown (405-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mission Brown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Clare has no exact twin of Steeped Tea. The nearest is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shade swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Kompozit has no exact twin of Steeped Tea. The nearest is Everlasting Sage (0422) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Steeped Tea — the nearest deck color, Homebody (JG-136), is clearly different (ΔE 5.25). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0999-4 instead. See the full Homebody swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Steeped Tea
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Steeped Tea — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0999-4 instead. See the full Anita swatch →