High Tea 6159 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7E6F59, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Twilight Jungle from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E6F59 · 6159
High Tea
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
High Tea Technical Profile
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High Tea in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to High Tea in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsHigh Tea
Nearly identical
ValsparTwilight Jungle
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crème de Caramel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Outdoor Cafe
Behr
Very similar
Kentucky Birch
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Le Chateau Brown
PPG
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Olivewood Branch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Portobello
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Outdoorsy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With High Tea
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
High Tea
#7E6F59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999D6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for High Tea
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
High 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to High Tea.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
High Tea — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does High Tea have?
High Tea by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample High Tea in your own space before committing.
What colors match High Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Tea are Twilight Jungle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Outdoor Cafe by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting High Tea's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of High Tea?
High Tea has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why High Tea's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.