Valspar Metropolis
4005-1C · #A9ACAD · LRV ~41
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Flagstone (~98% proximity)Metropolis (4005-1C) is a mid-tone gray from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 41 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Flagstone (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Metropolis in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
41 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
4005-1C
HEX
#A9ACAD
RGB
169, 172, 173
HSL
195°, 2%, 67%
Family
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Metropolis FAQ
What undertone does Metropolis have?
Metropolis has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone gray, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Metropolis?
Metropolis has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. 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: Flagstone (PPG1001-4), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Castlerock (DE6375), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Flagstone (PPG1001-4), ~98% proximity; Behr: Tin Foil (N500-3), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Slate (CW-700), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Morning Fog (SW 6255), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Morning Fog (HGSW6255), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray (No. 88), ~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 (4005-1C) is #A9ACAD, RGB 169, 172, 173. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.