Subway 0536 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #454543, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Ore from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #454543 · 0536
Subway
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Subway in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Subway in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sSubway
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsIron Ore
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Broadway
Behr
Nearly identical
Onyx
PPG
Nearly identical
Dark Sky
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kitty Kitty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fired Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Subway
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Subway
#454543
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E704B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Subway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Subway 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 Subway.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Subway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Subway have?
Subway 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 Subway in your own space before committing.
What colors match Subway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Subway are Iron Ore by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Broadway by Behr (a near-identical match), Stone Hearth by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Subway'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 Subway?
Subway has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Subway's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.