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Industrial Strength

20%LRV Value
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Industrial Strength 0234 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #877A65, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing Earth from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Industrial Strength Technical Profile

HEX Code#877A65
RGB135, 122, 101
LRV20.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandHirshfield's

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Industrial Strength in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Industrial Strength in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sIndustrial Strength
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDowning Earth

Downing Earth

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Industrial Strength

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mission Trail

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Stampede

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hiking Trail

Behr

Nearly identical

Patches

PPG

Nearly identical

Shelled Nut

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Safari Beige

Valspar

Very similar

Cowboy Hat

Kilz

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Industrial Strength

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Industrial Strength

#877A65

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A1A679

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Industrial Strength

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Grange Hall

Complement

Hypnotic

Industrial Strength Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Metal Flake

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Plum Preserve

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Hirshfield's Colors

Other Hirshfield's colors close to Industrial Strength.

Sandy Shoes

Hirshfield's · 0199

#847563

Dusty Path

Hirshfield's · 0191

#8C7763

Camel's Hump

Hirshfield's · 0219

#817667

Moonscape

Hirshfield's · 0227

#8B7E6A

Milkweed

Hirshfield's · H0117

#8C7F69

Land Before Time

Hirshfield's · 0360

#8A7F5D

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Galaxy

Benjamin Moore · 2117-20

#423E45

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Industrial Strength — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Industrial Strength have?
Industrial Strength by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Industrial Strength in your own space before committing.
What colors match Industrial Strength from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Industrial Strength are Downing Earth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Industrial Strength by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mission Trail by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Industrial Strength'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 Industrial Strength?
Industrial Strength has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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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