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Sherwin-Williams Metropolis

SW 9575 · #59504F · LRV ~8.4

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Bark (~97% proximity)

Metropolis (SW 9575) is a deep warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Bark (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Metropolis in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Pink · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9575

HEX

#59504F

RGB

89, 80, 79

HSL

6°, 6%, 33%

Family

Grays

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Metropolis FAQ

What undertone does Metropolis have?

Metropolis is a deep warm gray with a subtle pink 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 8.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. 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: Bark (PPG1007-7), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Weathered Brown (DEC756), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Silhouette (AF-655), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Bittersweet Molasses (8005-12G), ~96% proximity; Behr: Berry Brown (PPU24-02), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Undercover (PPG0998-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze (HGSW7048), ~92% 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 (SW 9575) is #59504F, RGB 89, 80, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.