English Tea Party 6004-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5D5952, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prelude from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5952 · 6004-2C
English Tea Party
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Tea Party Technical Profile
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English Tea Party in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English Tea Party in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEnglish Tea Party
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPrelude
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Forest Black
PPG
Nearly identical
Mountain Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Charcoal Sketch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sturgis Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dragon's Breath
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Tea Party
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Tea Party
#5D5952
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#81885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Tea Party
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Tea Party 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to English Tea Party.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Tea Party — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Tea Party have?
English Tea Party by Valspar 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 English Tea Party in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Tea Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Tea Party are Prelude by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ironclad by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Forest Black by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English Tea Party'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 English Tea Party?
English Tea Party has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Tea Party's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.