Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Micropolis |
| SKU | 0472 |
| Hex | #556E6B |
| RGB | 85, 110, 107 |
| HSL | 173°, 13%, 38% |
| LRV | 16 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Hirshfield's Micropolis
With an LRV of 16, 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
20 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Micropolis within Hirshfield's'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 #556E6B 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.
Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's 0472 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Micropolis
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Mountain Pass (SW 9655) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Pass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Micropolis
Behr's nearest match is Chelsea Garden (MQ6-39), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full Chelsea Garden swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Micropolis
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Polished Slate (713), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full Polished Slate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Micropolis
Valspar's nearest match is September Sea (M322), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.1 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full September Sea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Micropolis
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Micropolis is Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Berry swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Micropolis
At Glidden, the closest color to Micropolis is Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Berry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Micropolis
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Luscious Spruce (331-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full Luscious Spruce swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Micropolis
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Micropolis is Green Pasture (HGSW 3292) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Pasture swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Micropolis
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stone Bridge (DE5747), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Micropolis without repainting risk. See the full Stone Bridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Micropolis
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Storm Chaser (JG-86), is clearly different (ΔE 6.95). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Storm Chaser swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Micropolis
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Inchyra Blue (NO. 289) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Inchyra Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Micropolis
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Plateau (0704) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plateau swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Micropolis
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Anchor (CA201), is clearly different (ΔE 9.06). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Anchor swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Micropolis
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Morris Green (C2-678) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morris Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Micropolis
Clare has no exact twin of Micropolis. The nearest is Current Mood (PNT100-DP-51) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 16). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Current Mood swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Micropolis
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Newbury Port (NEWBURY PORT), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Newbury Port swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Micropolis
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Olive (OLIVE), is clearly different (ΔE 17.52). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Olive 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 10.8). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Mom Jeans swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Micropolis
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Micropolis — the nearest deck color, Coastal Blue (329207), is clearly different (ΔE 14.75). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0472 instead. See the full Coastal Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Micropolis
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Micropolis is Micropolis (0472). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 14 vs 16). If Kompozit is your counter, order Micropolis and you'll get the same color. See the full Micropolis swatch →