ColorplanBenjamin Moore Metro Gray (1459) is a mid-tone neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Passive (SW 7064), Farrow & Ball Dimpse (No.277) and Behr Silver Bullet (N520-2). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 59.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CACAC8 |
| RGB | 202, 202, 200 |
| HSL | 60°, 2%, 79% |
About Metro Gray
Metro Gray (1459) is a mid-tone neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 59, Metro Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Metro Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cement Gray (2112-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Metro Gray changes with the light
Metro Gray has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Metro Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Metro Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Metro Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Metro Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Metro Gray in real homes
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Metro Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Cornforth White (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Metro Gray questions
What undertone does Metro Gray have?
Metro Gray is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Metro Gray stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Metro Gray a light or dark color?
Metro Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Metro Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Metro Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Passive SW 7064 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Dimpse No.277 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Silver Bullet N520-2 (very close, ΔE 1.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Metro Gray?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Metro Gray's undertone.
Where does Metro Gray work best?
Metro Gray works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 59, Metro Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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