Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Metropolis Mood |
| SKU | 0526 |
| Hex | #9FA4A8 |
| RGB | 159, 164, 168 |
| HSL | 207°, 5%, 64% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About Diamond Vogel Metropolis Mood
Metropolis Mood sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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 Mood 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Metropolis Mood within Diamond Vogel'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 #9FA4A8 in HSL space. Pair Metropolis Mood 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.
Diamond Vogel Metropolis Mood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Metropolis Mood 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 Diamond Vogel 0526 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Metropolis Mood is Baby Seal (DE6361). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Baby Seal and you'll get the same color. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
The closest Clare equivalent of Metropolis Mood is Set In Stone (PNT100-LT-15). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Clare is your counter, order Set In Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Set In Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
The closest Behr equivalent of Metropolis Mood is Chance Of Rain (PPU26-19). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). If Behr is your counter, order Chance Of Rain and you'll get the same color. See the full Chance Of Rain swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Network Gray (SW 7073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis Mood without repainting risk. See the full Network Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Silvered Chain (435-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Metropolis Mood without repainting risk. See the full Silvered Chain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Metropolis Mood is Chain Reaction (C2-985) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chain Reaction swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
At Valspar, the closest color to Metropolis Mood is Cloud Mountain (V115-2) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.4 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloud Mountain swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
At Kompozit, the closest color to Metropolis Mood is Baby Seal (0519) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baby Seal swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Metropolis Mood is Cobblestone Path (1606) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobblestone Path swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Metropolis Mood. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Metropolis Mood. The nearest is Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Haze swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Metropolis Mood — the nearest deck color, Vintage Weathervane (JG-137), is clearly different (ΔE 5.5). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0526 instead. See the full Vintage Weathervane swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Metropolis Mood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Metropolis Mood — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0526 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →