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.
Ref. #877A65 · 0234
Industrial Strength
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
Industrial Strength Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Industrial Strength.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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