Irish Tea (1004-9C) is a dark orange from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 23 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Mystere (97% match).
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LRV
23 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
1004-9C
HEX
#987E78
RGB
152, 126, 120
HSL
11°, 13%, 53%
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Irish Tea FAQ
What undertone does Irish Tea have?
Irish Tea has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark orange. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Irish Tea?
Irish Tea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Irish Tea in other brands?
Behr: Mystere (N130-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Porcupine Needles (DE6033), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Café Ole (2098-40), 94%; PPG: Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5), 93%; Sherwin-Williams: Cocoa Berry (SW 9078), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cocoa Berry (HGSW9078), 92%; Glidden: Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink (No. 295), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Irish Tea?
The HEX code of Irish Tea (1004-9C) is #987E78, RGB 152, 126, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.