GREYS

Metropolis

#ADB1B3

RGB 173, 177, 179 · HSL 200°, 4%, 69% · CMYK 3, 1, 0, 30

Metropolis is #ADB1B3 in HEX — rgb(173, 177, 179), hsl(200°, 4%, 69%), cmyk(3%, 1%, 0%, 30%).

Metropolis pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 200°, 4%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#ADB1B3

RGB173, 177, 179

HSL200°, 4%, 69%

HSV200°, 3%, 70%

CMYK3, 1, 0, 30

Decimal11383219

CSS RGBrgb(173, 177, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(200, 4%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

Exact match

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 1.1 · #AFB4B6

Benjamin Moore

Subway CSP-585

ΔE 1.4 · #A9B0B1

Sherwin-Williams

Uncertain Gray SW6234

ΔE 1.4 · #A9B0B1

Behr

Metropolis N140-3

ΔE 1.4 · #B0B2B2

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 1.5 · #B2B3B5

Vista Paint

Dolphin Dance K-788

ΔE 1.8 · #AEB3B8

Dulux

Milton Moon SN4G2

ΔE 2 · #B1B4B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cystern 511

ΔE 2.5 · #A9B0B6

Dunn-Edwards

Castlerock DE6375

ΔE 2.7 · #A9AAAB

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 2.9 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 3.7 · #A1ABAB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.6 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 5.7 · #B2B1A9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.8 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ADB1B3

#B3AFAD

Analogous

#ADB3B2

#ADB1B3

#ADAEB3

Triadic

#ADB1B3

#B3ADB1

#B1B3AD

Split-Complementary

#ADB1B3

#B3ADAE

#B3B2AD

Tetradic

#ADB1B3

#B2ADB3

#B3AFAD

#AEB3AD

Monochromatic

#5F6567

#858B8E

#ADB1B3

#D5D7D8

#F2F2F3

Rectangle

#ADB1B3

#AFADB3

#B3AFAD

#B1B3AD

Compound

#ADB1B3

#ADAEB3

#B3AFAD

#B3B2AD

Variations

Lighter

#BDC1C2

#CED0D1

#E3E4E4

Darker

#888E92

#5D6265

#36393B

Saturation

#AFB0B1

#ADB1B3

#87BED9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADB1B3

#AFB0B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADB1B3

#B0B0B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADB1B3

#ADB1B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metropolis gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C1B1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#ADB1B3

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AEB6C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B08D7B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #ADB1B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADB1B3;

CSS Variable

--color-metropolis: #ADB1B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metropolis': '#ADB1B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADB1B3] text-[#ADB1B3]

SCSS

$metropolis: #ADB1B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB1B3?

#ADB1B3 is Metropolis, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #ADB1B3 warm or cool?

Metropolis reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metropolis?

Metropolis works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Metropolis?

Metropolis pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Metropolis?

You can download Metropolis on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Metropolis?

The hex code is #ADB1B3. In RGB it's 173, 177, 179, and in HSL it's 200°, 4%, 69%.

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