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PPG Oswego Tea

PPG1005-6 · #665E59 · LRV 11.6

Compare with other brands: Glidden Oswego Tea is a 98% match

Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6) is a deep brown from PPG with a subtle peach undertone. Its LRV is about 11.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Oswego Tea (98% match).

Compare Oswego Tea with other brands

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LRV

11.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1005-6

HEX

#665E59

RGB

102, 94, 89

HSL

23°, 7%, 37%

Family

Browns

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Oswego Tea FAQ

What undertone does Oswego Tea have?

Oswego Tea is a deep brown with a subtle peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Oswego Tea?

Oswego Tea has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Oswego Tea in other brands?

Glidden: Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Manor House (SW 7505), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Manor House (HGSW7505), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Gunmetal Bronze (DEB001), 97%; Behr: Intellectual (PPU18-19), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Coachman's Cape® (CSP-90), 95%; Valspar: Night Skyscraper (8004-3F), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Oswego Tea?

The HEX code of Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6) is #665E59, RGB 102, 94, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.