Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Metropolis |
| SKU | N140-3 |
| Hex | #B0B2B2 |
| RGB | 176, 178, 178 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 69% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Metropolis
Metropolis sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Metropolis is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Metropolis within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B0B2B2 in HSL space. Pair Metropolis with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Metropolis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Metropolis from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N140-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Online (SW 7072), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Online swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Metropolis
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Marina Gray (1599), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Marina Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Metropolis
Valspar's nearest match is Polished Silver (4008-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Polished Silver swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Metropolis
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stargazer (PPG1011-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Metropolis
Glidden's nearest match is Stargazer (PPG1011-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Metropolis
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Zippered Gray (435-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Zippered Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Metropolis
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Online (HGSW 1466), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Online swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Metropolis
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Metropolis is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blowin' In the Wind swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Metropolis
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Metropolis is Tranquil Waters (JG-162) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Metropolis
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Metropolis. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Metropolis
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Metropolis is Tin Man (0547) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Metropolis
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Praise Giving (0540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Praise Giving swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Metropolis
Rodda's nearest match is Lavender (CA199), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Lavender swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Metropolis
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Metropolis is Tailored (C2-958) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Metropolis
At Rust-Oleum, the closest color to Metropolis is Aged Gray (285143) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Metropolis
Kompozit's nearest match is Praise Giving (0540), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis without repainting risk. See the full Praise Giving swatch →