GREYS

Metropolis

#B0B2B2

RGB 176, 178, 178 · HSL 180°, 1%, 69% · CMYK 1, 0, 0, 30

Metropolis is #B0B2B2 in HEX — rgb(176, 178, 178), hsl(180°, 1%, 69%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 0%, 30%).

Metropolis pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 180°, 1%, 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#B0B2B2

RGB176, 178, 178

HSL180°, 1%, 69%

HSV180°, 1%, 70%

CMYK1, 0, 0, 30

Decimal11580082

CSS RGBrgb(176, 178, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(180, 1%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Metropolis N140-3

Exact match

Dulux

Milton Moon SN4G2

ΔE 0.9 · #B1B4B3

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 1.3 · #B2B3B5

Valspar

Metropolis 4005-1C

ΔE 1.4 · #ADB1B3

Sherwin-Williams

Online SW7072

ΔE 1.4 · #B0B5B5

Benjamin Moore

Marina 1599

ΔE 1.5 · #AEB4B4

PPG

Stargazer 1011-3

ΔE 1.6 · #AFB4B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Praise Giving 540

ΔE 2 · #B2B1AE

Vista Paint

Rand Moon C-531

ΔE 2.4 · #B6B6B3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 2.4 · #B6B5B8

IKEA

IKEA164 164

ΔE 3.9 · #ABB7B9

Colorhouse

Metal .03 Metal-03

ΔE 4.3 · #B5B8B1

Farrow & Ball

Lamp Room Gray 88

ΔE 4.5 · #B2B1A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 4.7 · #A5A5A5

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 5.4 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #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 MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B0B2B2

#B1AFAF

Analogous

#AFB1B0

#B0B2B2

#AFB0B1

Triadic

#B0B2B2

#B1AFB1

#B1B1AF

Split-Complementary

#B0B2B2

#B1AFB0

#B1B0AF

Tetradic

#B0B2B2

#B0AFB1

#B1AFAF

#B0B1AF

Monochromatic

#626464

#898B8B

#B0B2B2

#D6D7D7

#F2F2F2

Rectangle

#B0B2B2

#AFAFB1

#B1AFAF

#B1B1AF

Compound

#B0B2B2

#AFB0B1

#B1AFAF

#B1B0AF

Variations

Lighter

#BFC0C0

#CFD0D0

#E3E4E4

Darker

#8C8E8E

#606262

#383939

Saturation

#B0B0B0

#AFB1B1

#88D8D8

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B0B2B2

#B1B1B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B0B2B2

#B2B2B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B0B2B2

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

#C3B2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B0B2B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B7C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

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.

#B07B7B

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: #B0B2B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B0B2B2;

CSS Variable

--color-metropolis: #B0B2B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metropolis': '#B0B2B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B0B2B2] text-[#B0B2B2]

SCSS

$metropolis: #B0B2B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B0B2B2?

#B0B2B2 is Metropolis, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B0B2B2 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 #B0B2B2. In RGB it's 176, 178, 178, and in HSL it's 180°, 1%, 69%.

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