Oyster Bay 6206 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEB3A9, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woodsy Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #AEB3A9 · 6206
Oyster Bay
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay is Sea Salt's deeper, more saturated sibling — a green-gray at LRV 44 with more body and a slightly bluer cast. It's the choice when Sea Salt feels too pale to register, giving a room a soft, sea-glass color that still behaves like a sophisticated neutral.
Like all of this family it shifts between green and gray-blue with the light, so sample before committing. It's lovely in kitchens, bathrooms, and studies, and pairs with white trim and warm metals. Benjamin Moore Sea Haze is its closest cross-brand match.
Oyster Bay Technical Profile
HEX Code#AEB3A9
RGB174, 179, 169
Estimated LRV44.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#B4B6AC
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Colors That Work With Oyster Bay
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oyster Bay
#AEB3A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oyster Bay
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oyster Bay 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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Oyster Bay — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oyster Bay have?
Oyster Bay by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray 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 Oyster Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oyster Bay are Woodsy Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Pebble Walk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fossilized by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Oyster Bay'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 Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay has a estimated lightness value of 44.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Oyster Bay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.