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Benjamin Moore Metropolis

CC-546 · #8C857D · LRV ~23.8

Closest tone in another brand: PPG So Sublime (~100% proximity)

Metropolis (CC-546) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG So Sublime (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Metropolis in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.8 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

CC-546

HEX

#8C857D

RGB

140, 133, 125

HSL

32°, 6%, 52%

Family

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Metropolis FAQ

What undertone does Metropolis have?

Metropolis is a dark greige with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Metropolis?

Metropolis has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Metropolis in other brands?

PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~100% proximity; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Creek Bed (DEGR37), ~97% proximity; Behr: Pier (PPU8-22), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (SW 7018), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Metropolis?

The HEX code of Metropolis (CC-546) is #8C857D, RGB 140, 133, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.