NEUTRALS

Metro

#CBCBC9

RGB 203, 203, 201 · HSL 60°, 2%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 20

Metro is #CBCBC9 in HEX — rgb(203, 203, 201), hsl(60°, 2%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 20%).

Metro pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 2%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CBCBC9

RGB203, 203, 201

HSL60°, 2%, 79%

HSV60°, 1%, 80%

CMYK0, 0, 1, 20

Decimal13355977

CSS RGBrgb(203, 203, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 2%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Metro 1459

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Passive SW7064

ΔE 0.7 · #CBCCC9

Valspar

Filtered Shade 4003-1B

ΔE 0.9 · #CDCBC8

Vista Paint

Fading Fog K-830

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCBC7

Behr

Mexican Silver QE-49

ΔE 1.1 · #CCCBC7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 1.2 · #CDCECD

Dulux

Snow Season SN4B3

ΔE 1.4 · #CBCECC

Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster 546

ΔE 1.5 · #C7C7C6

Kilz

Silverado RK110

ΔE 1.6 · #CACBCC

Dunn-Edwards

Ice Gray DEC790

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC7C4

PPG

Free Reign 1004-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D1CDCA

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 2.1 · #D0D0D0

Farrow & Ball

Skylight 205

ΔE 2.1 · #CCD0CD

Dutch Boy

Laguna White 7411

ΔE 2.1 · #C8CDC9

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.6 · #D0D4D8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow 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

#CBCBC9

#C8C8CB

Analogous

#CBC9C8

#CBCBC9

#C9CBC8

Triadic

#CBCBC9

#C8CBCB

#CBC8CB

Split-Complementary

#CBCBC9

#C8C9CB

#C9C8CB

Tetradic

#CBCBC9

#C8CBC9

#C8C8CB

#CBC8C9

Monochromatic

#7F7F7A

#A5A5A1

#CBCBC9

#F0F0EF

#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#CBCBC9

#C8CBC8

#C8C8CB

#CBC8CB

Compound

#CBCBC9

#C9CBC8

#C8C8CB

#C9C8CB

Variations

Lighter

#D5D5D3

#DFDFDE

#EDEDEC

Darker

#A3A39F

#71716C

#42423F

Saturation

#CACAC9

#CBCBC8

#E5E5AE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBCBC9

#CBCBCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBCBC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBCBC9

#CBCBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metro 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

#D8C5B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBCBC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5CAD6

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.

#9696C0

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CBCBC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBCBC9;

CSS Variable

--color-metro: #CBCBC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'metro': '#CBCBC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBCBC9] text-[#CBCBC9]

SCSS

$metro: #CBCBC9;

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#CACAC8 · ΔE 0.4

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#CDCCCA · ΔE 0.6

Perspective®

#CBCDCA · ΔE 1.1

Pebble Beach

#C8CDCD · ΔE 2.1

Stonington Gray

#CACBC5 · ΔE 2.2

Harbor Gray

#C7C7C2 · ΔE 2.2

Whitestone

#C9CECE · ΔE 2.2

Seersucker Suit

#C3C7C5 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBCBC9?

#CBCBC9 is Metro, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CBCBC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Metro?

Metro works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Metro?

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

Where can I download Metro?

You can download Metro 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 Metro?

The hex code is #CBCBC9. In RGB it's 203, 203, 201, and in HSL it's 60°, 2%, 79%.

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