Forged Steel 9565 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5B5B59, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B5B59 · 9565
Forged Steel
10%LRV Value
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Forged Steel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forged Steel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsForged Steel
Nearly identical
BehrWright Brown
Wright Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Muted Ebony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forged Steel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forged Steel
#5B5B59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#738B5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Forged Steel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forged Steel 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Forged Steel.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forged Steel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forged Steel have?
Forged Steel by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forged Steel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forged Steel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forged Steel are Wright Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Summer Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match), Zen Retreat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forged Steel'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 Forged Steel?
Forged Steel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Forged Steel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.