Zinc Luster 9514 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8C8373, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dry Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #8C8373 · 9514
Zinc Luster
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Zinc Luster Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C8373
RGB140, 131, 115
Estimated LRV23.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Zinc Luster
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zinc Luster
#8C8373
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zinc Luster
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zinc Luster Room Palettes
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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
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Zinc Luster — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zinc Luster have?
Zinc Luster by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Zinc Luster from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zinc Luster are Dry Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Timber Wolf by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dark Ash by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zinc Luster'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 Zinc Luster?
Zinc Luster has a estimated lightness value of 23.0, 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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