Ref. #665D59 · 1005-6
Oswego Tea
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Oswego Tea Technical Profile
What color is Oswego Tea? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #665D59. Colors similar to Oswego Tea include Sherwin-Williams Manor House, Valspar Hunting Boots, Valspar Frontier Road. Oswego Tea has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Oswego Tea creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Oswego Tea pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Oswego Tea
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oswego Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oswego Tea
#665D59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918861
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oswego Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oswego Tea Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Oswego Tea.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Oswego Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oswego Tea have?
Oswego Tea by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Oswego Tea from other brands?
The closest matches are Manor House by Sherwin-Williams (#665D57), Hunting Boots by Valspar (#6A5F5B), Frontier Road by Valspar (#645953). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Oswego Tea?
Oswego Tea has an LRV of 11.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Oswego Tea's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.