Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Tin Man |
| SKU | 0547 |
| Hex | #AFADAD |
| RGB | 175, 173, 173 |
| HSL | 0°, 1%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Hirshfield's Tin Man
Tin Man sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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.
Tin Man 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 Tin Man 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 #AFADAD in HSL space. Pair Tin Man 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 Tin Man Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tin Man 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 0547 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Man
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Mineral Deposit (SW 7652) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mineral Deposit swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tin Man
The closest Behr equivalent of Tin Man is Soft Pebble (HDC-NT-27A). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Behr is your counter, order Soft Pebble and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Pebble swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tin Man
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tin Man is Stormy Monday (2112-50). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Stormy Monday and you'll get the same color. See the full Stormy Monday swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tin Man
At Valspar, the closest color to Tin Man is Metropolis (4005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tin Man
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Soft Grey (FLLW872), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Man without repainting risk. See the full Wright Soft Grey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tin Man
Glidden's nearest match is Flagstone (PPG1001-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Man without repainting risk. See the full Flagstone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tin Man
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Silver Plated (445-2DB) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Silver Plated swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Man
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Cobblestone Arch (HGSW 1474) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cobblestone Arch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tin Man
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Tin Man is Industrial Age (DET618). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Industrial Age and you'll get the same color. See the full Industrial Age swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tin Man
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Tin Man is Vintage Collection (JG-99) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tin Man
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tin Man
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Tin Man is Tin Man (0547). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Tin Man and you'll get the same color. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tin Man
Rodda's nearest match is Enigma (R014), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Man without repainting risk. See the full Enigma swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tin Man
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tin Man is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tin Man
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tin Man — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 11.36). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0547 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tin Man
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Tin Man — the nearest deck color, Aberdeen (ABERDEEN), is clearly different (ΔE 6.27). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0547 instead. See the full Aberdeen swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tin Man
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tin Man
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tin Man — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 8.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0547 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Tin Man
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Tin Man. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tin Man
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Tin Man is Tin Man (0547). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Kompozit is your counter, order Tin Man and you'll get the same color. See the full Tin Man swatch →