Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Techile |
| SKU | 0533 |
| Hex | #9FA1A1 |
| RGB | 159, 161, 161 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Techile
Techile sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Techile is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Techile within Hirshfield's's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9FA1A1 in HSL space. Pair Techile with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Hirshfield's Techile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Techile from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Hirshfield's 0533 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Techile
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Techile is Stamped Concrete (SW 7655) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stamped Concrete swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Techile
Behr's nearest match is Elemental Gray (PPU26-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Elemental Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Techile
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Storm (AF-700), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Storm swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Techile
At Valspar, the closest color to Techile is Hazy Stratus (4004-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.2 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Stratus swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Techile
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Burnished Blade swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Techile
The closest Glidden equivalent of Techile is Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Burnished Blade and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnished Blade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Techile
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silvered Chain (435-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Techile
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Contemporary Grey (HGSW 1465), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Contemporary Grey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Techile
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Techile is Gray Wolf (DE6354) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Wolf swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Techile
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Techile. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Techile
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Manor House Gray (NO. 265), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Techile
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Smoky Tone (0541), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Techile without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Techile
Rodda has no exact twin of Techile. The nearest is On the Rocks (R069) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full On the Rocks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Techile
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Techile is Trough Grey (BD13) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Techile
At Clare, the closest color to Techile is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Techile
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Techile — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0533 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Techile
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Techile — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.25). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0533 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Techile
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Techile — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 5.27). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0533 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Techile
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Techile — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 9.97). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0533 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Techile
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Techile is Techile (0533). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Techile and you'll get the same color. See the full Techile swatch →