# Sherwin Williams Zinc Luster

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-luster-sw-9514](https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-luster-sw-9514)

Sherwin Williams Zinc Luster SW 9514 is a deep, mineral-based gray with a cool steel-blue cast that keeps it from reading flat or purely black. In bright daylight, Zinc Luster shows its smoky blue-gray character; in north-facing rooms or low evening light, it can settle into a nearly charcoal appearance. It suits a study, dining room, powder room, or built-in cabinetry where a darker backdrop feels intentional rather than heavy. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, aged brass, blackened metal, and soft tan or mushroom-colored textiles to give its cool undertone some contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Zinc Luster
- **Color code:** SW 9514
- **HEX:** #8c8373
- **RGB:** 140, 131, 115
- **LRV:** 23.12%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 17.86% Value: 54.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 10, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.43 Yellow: 17.86 Key: 45.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 131.867 I: 10.505 Q: -3.075
- **XYZ:** X: 22.026 Y: 23.046 Z: 19.503
- **CIE Lab:** L:55.12 a:0.563 b:9.881
- **CIE Luv:** L:55.12 u:6.351 v:13.11
- **Decimal:** 9208691
- **Hunter Lab:** 48.007, -2.115, 9.517

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Terrain](https://plan-home.com/color/terrain-sw-9613)
- [Sherwin Williams Hardware](https://plan-home.com/color/hardware-sw-6172)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-gate-1545)
- [RAL Classic Pearl beige](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-beige-ral-1035)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)
- [Benjamin Moore Equestrian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-equestrian-gray-1553)
- [Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/adaptive-shade-sw-7053)
- [Sherwin Williams Lauriston Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/lauriston-stone-sw-9593)
- [Sherwin Williams Connected Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/connected-gray-sw-6165)
- [Sherwin Williams Habitat](https://plan-home.com/color/habitat-sw-9608)
- [Benjamin Moore Squirrel Tail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squirrel-tail-1476)
- [Benjamin Moore Randolph Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-randolph-stone-cw-75)
- [Benjamin Moore Cathedral Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cathedral-gray-csp-205)
- [Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-taos-taupe-2111-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Stardust](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stardust-2108-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Kingsport Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kingsport-gray-hc-86)
- [Benjamin Moore Copley Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copley-gray-hc-104)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoked Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoked-truffle-csp-145)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Pewter Cast](https://plan-home.com/color/pewter-cast-sw-7673)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)
- [Sherwin Williams Acier](https://plan-home.com/color/acier-sw-9170)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Carriage Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/carriage-stone-sw-9614)
- [Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/adaptive-shade-sw-7053)
- [Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.