English Tea Party 6004-2C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5D5952, estimated 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.
Valspar · #5D5952 · 6004-2C
English Tea Party
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Tea Party Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D5952
RGB93, 89, 82
Estimated LRV10.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With English Tea Party
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match English Tea Party from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Tea Party are Prelude by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Ironclad by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Forest Black by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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