Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Zinc Luster |
| SKU | SW 9514 |
| Hex | #8C8373 |
| RGB | 140, 131, 115 |
| HSL | 38°, 10%, 50% |
| LRV | 23 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Zinc Luster
With an LRV of 23, Zinc Luster is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Zinc Luster works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 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 neutral from that brand.
C2 Paint
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Zinc Luster within Sherwin-Williams'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 #8C8373 in HSL space. Pair Zinc Luster 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.
Sherwin-Williams Zinc Luster Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Zinc Luster 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9514 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Zinc Luster
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Zinc Luster is Charlie Horse (C2-906). At ΔE 0.37 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Charlie Horse and you'll get the same color. See the full Charlie Horse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Zinc Luster
The closest Behr equivalent of Zinc Luster is Dry Brown (N230-5). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Behr is your counter, order Dry Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Dry Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Zinc Luster
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Zinc Luster is Dark Ash (PPG1025-5). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dark Ash and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Ash swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Zinc Luster
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Zinc Luster is Timber Wolf (DEBN69). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Timber Wolf and you'll get the same color. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Zinc Luster
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Zinc Luster is Iron Gate (1545). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Iron Gate and you'll get the same color. See the full Iron Gate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Zinc Luster
Valspar's nearest match is Artichoke (6003-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24.1 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Zinc Luster without repainting risk. See the full Artichoke swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Zinc Luster
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Zinc Luster is Moonscape (0227) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonscape swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Zinc Luster
At Clare, the closest color to Zinc Luster is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Zinc Luster
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Zinc Luster is Niagara Valley (422-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Niagara Valley swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Zinc Luster
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Zinc Luster. The nearest is Dauphin (NO. 54) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dauphin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Zinc Luster
Kompozit has no exact twin of Zinc Luster. The nearest is Greystoke (0575) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greystoke swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Zinc Luster
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Zinc Luster. The nearest is Garden Trowel (JG-20) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 23). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Trowel swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Zinc Luster
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Zinc Luster — the nearest deck color, Hartford (BD-HF), is clearly different (ΔE 8.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 9514 instead. See the full Hartford swatch →