Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Micropolis |
| SKU | 0472 |
| Hex | #617673 |
| RGB | 97, 118, 115 |
| HSL | 171°, 10%, 42% |
| LRV | 17 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Diamond Vogel Micropolis
With an LRV of 17, Micropolis is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Micropolis works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Micropolis 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 #617673 in HSL space. Pair Micropolis 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 Micropolis Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Micropolis 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 0472 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Micropolis
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Drifting Downstream (DET605), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Downstream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Micropolis
At Behr, the closest color to Micropolis is Cameroon Green (PPU12-17) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cameroon Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Micropolis
At Kompozit, the closest color to Micropolis is Paradise City (0486) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paradise City swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Micropolis
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Micropolis is Path (C2-680) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Path swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Micropolis
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Micropolis is Caribbean Teal (2123-20) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caribbean Teal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Micropolis
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Micropolis is Demo Day (JG-79) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Demo Day swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Micropolis
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Micropolis is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shadowed Blue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Micropolis
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Micropolis is Evening Emerald (PPG1144-6) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 16 vs 17) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evening Emerald swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Micropolis
Valspar has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Adrift at Sea (8004-34F) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Adrift at Sea swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Micropolis
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Stargazer (SW 9635) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 17). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stargazer swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Micropolis
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Green Smoke (NO. 47), is clearly different (ΔE 5.2). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0472 instead. See the full Green Smoke swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Micropolis
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Field Trip (PNT100-DP-66), is clearly different (ΔE 10.43). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0472 instead. See the full Field Trip swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Micropolis
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Mom Jeans (BD-MJ), is clearly different (ΔE 10.47). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0472 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →