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Behr Metropolis (N140-3) Paint Color


Color Name: Metropolis (N140-3)
Hex Color Code: #B3A9A5
RGB Color Code: RGB(179, 169, 165)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.6%, 7.8%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Metropolis (N140-3) color - its meaning and example


What color is Metropolis (N140-3)?

Metropolis (N140-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metropolis (N140-3) is #B3A9A5, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 169, 165).

In the RGB color model, Metropolis (N140-3) has a red value of 179, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 7.8% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metropolis (N140-3) has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Metropolis (N140-3) is cool or warm?

The color Metropolis (N140-3) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Metropolis (N140-3)?

Metropolis (N140-3) has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Metropolis (N140-3)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Metropolis (N140-3) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 41 puts Behr Metropolis (N140-3) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(179, 169, 165)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.59%
Yellow
7.82%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(17.14deg, 8.4 %, 67.5 %)

Hue
17.14°
Saturation
8.43 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 70, 59)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.6%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
17.14°
Saturation
7.82 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 17.14°

W: 64.71 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 39.57

Y : 40.68

Z : 41.36

YXY

Y1 : 40.68

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.80%

M : 33.73%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 40.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.5YR 6.8/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 69.95

A : 2.88

B : 3.34

CIE-Lch

L : 69.95

C : 4.41

H : 49.23

CIE-Luv

L : 69.95

U : 6.1

V : 4.33

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.78

A : -0.86

B : 6.19






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Pantone PMS


#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B1B1B1
PANTONE 4281 C
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Sherwin Williams


#ADA8A5
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#AEA9AA
Mystical Shade (SW 6276)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Dunn-Edwards


#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#BBB0B1
Antique Mauve (DE 6395)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#C3B4B3
Young Fawn (DE 6038)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Valspar


#A9A39D
Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#B7A49F
Embarrassed Shadow (V128-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#BCA8A3
Berry Frost (1004-10A)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Benjamin Moore


#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#BBA8A3
Lost Locket (CSP-410)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#A5A2A0
Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Behr


#B7A8A8
Object Of Desire (MQ1-36)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#ACAAA7
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#A7A5A3
Smokey Wings (PPU26-07)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#AEACAD
Classy (MQ5-04)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to PPG Paints


#C0B2B1
Jack Rabbit (PPG1014-4)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#A49F9F
Equilibrium (PPG1003-4)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#A8A7A3
Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Metropolis (N140-3) - #B3A9A5 Color Images and Patterns


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