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Benjamin Moore Metro Gray

1459 · #CACAC8 · LRV 59

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Zircon is a 99% match

Metro Gray (1459) is a light gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 59 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Zircon (99% match).

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LRV

59 · Light

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

1459

HEX

#CACAC8

RGB

202, 202, 200

HSL

60°, 2%, 79%

Family

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Metro Gray FAQ

What undertone does Metro Gray have?

Metro Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a light gray. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Metro Gray?

Metro Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Metro Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Zircon (SW 7667), 99%; Glidden: Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Passive (HGSW7064), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cold Embrace (DEGR65), 98%; PPG: Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2), 98%; Valspar: Gray Morn (8006-11B), 98%; Behr: Fast As The Wind (PPU26-17), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Metro Gray?

The HEX code of Metro Gray (1459) is #CACAC8, RGB 202, 202, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.