Oyster Bay 6206 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AEB3A9, 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.
Ref. #AEB3A9 · 6206
Oyster Bay
44%LRV Value
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.
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Oyster Bay in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oyster Bay in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOyster Bay
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWoodsy Gray
Woodsy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pebble Walk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slate Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sea Haze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Drizzle
PPG
Nearly identical
Coastal Jetty
Valspar
Very similar
Verdigris
Behr
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Patio Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oyster Bay
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Oyster Bay.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Oyster Bay in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oyster Bay from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oyster Bay are Woodsy Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pebble Walk by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fossilized by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Oyster Bay's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.