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Valspar Metropolis (4005-1C) Paint Color


Color Name: Metropolis (4005-1C)
Hex Color Code: #A9ACAD
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 172, 173)
CMYK Values*: 2.3%, 0.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Blue Gray





About Metropolis (4005-1C) color - its meaning and example


What color is Metropolis (4005-1C)?

Metropolis (4005-1C) color belongs to the Gray Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metropolis (4005-1C) is #A9ACAD, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 172, 173).

In the RGB color model, Metropolis (4005-1C) has a red value of 169, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.3% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 2.4 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metropolis (4005-1C) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 2.3 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Metropolis (4005-1C) is cool or warm?

The color Metropolis (4005-1C) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Metropolis (4005-1C)?

Metropolis (4005-1C) 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 (4005-1C)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Metropolis (4005-1C) 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 Valspar Metropolis (4005-1C) 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 (4005-1C) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 172, 173)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.31%
Magenta
0.58%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 2.4 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
2.38 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 66, 63)
Red
38 (15.0%)
Yellow
66 (26.0%)
Blue
63 (24.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
2.31 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 66.27 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 38.66

Y : 40.96

Z : 45.4

YXY

Y1 : 40.96

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 32.55%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 41 %

Munsell Color System

7.3BG 6.9/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.15

A : -0.86

B : -0.89

CIE-Lch

L : 70.15

C : 1.24

H : 225.9

CIE-Luv

L : 70.15

U : -1.74

V : -1.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 64

A : -4.17

B : 2.74






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Metropolis (4005-1C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Metropolis (4005-1C) (Paint - Valspar). 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 - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Pantone PMS


#AAADAE
PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 0.29 (99.7% similar)
#A6A9AA
PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
#ADB0B1
PANTONE 10104 C
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#A7A8AA
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)


RAL Design


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)





Paint similar to Metropolis (4005-1C) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Metropolis (4005-1C) (Paint - Valspar). 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.


Valspar


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Valspar


#A1A8A9
Cloud Mountain (V115-2)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B1B4B2
Polished Silver (4008-1B)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to PPG Paints


#ACADAD
Flagstone (PPG1001-4)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#A9AFB2
Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#ADB0B4
Silver Charm (PPG1013-4)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Sherwin Williams


#A8AEB1
Morning Fog (SW 6255)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
#A9B0B1
Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#A0A5A7
Network Gray (SW 7073)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Benjamin Moore


#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#AAAEB3
Pigeon Gray (2133-50)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Metropolis (4005-1C) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Metropolis (4005-1C) to Behr


#AEADAC
Flannel Gray (N520-3)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#A2A4A6
Power Gray (N530-4)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Valspar Metropolis (4005-1C) - #A9ACAD color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Valspar Metropolis (4005-1C) - #A9ACAD Color Images and Patterns


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