High Tea 6159 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7E6F59, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #7E6F59 · 6159
High Tea
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
High Tea Technical Profile
HEX Code#7E6F59
RGB126, 111, 89
Estimated LRV16.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With High Tea
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match High Tea from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to High Tea are Twilight Jungle by Valspar (a close digital match), Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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