ColorplanBenjamin Moore Metropolis (CC-546) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018), Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 23.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8B847C |
| RGB | 139, 132, 124 |
| HSL | 32°, 6%, 52% |
About Metropolis
Metropolis (CC-546) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 23, Metropolis absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Metropolis's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Eagle Rock (1469); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Metropolis changes with the light
Metropolis has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Metropolis will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Metropolis 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 Metropolis close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Metropolis will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Metropolis in real homes
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Metropolis 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 4.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Chemise (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Metropolis questions
What undertone does Metropolis have?
Metropolis has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Metropolis's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Metropolis a light or dark color?
Metropolis has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Metropolis absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Metropolis in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Metropolis?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Metropolis's undertone.
Where does Metropolis work best?
Metropolis works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 23, Metropolis absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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