Micropolis
0472 · #556E6B · LRV 14 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Micropolis14
- 3Adirondack Blue22
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Micropolis, Really?
Micropolis reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Kompozit 0472 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Micropolis
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.
How Lighting Changes Micropolis
With an LRV of 14, 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.
Most complaints about Micropolis are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Kompozit 0472 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Mountain PassSW 9655 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.6 | 14 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chelsea GardenMQ6-39 · Behr | 1.1 | 14 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Polished Slate713 · Benjamin Moore | 1.9 | 15 | Color page → |
| Valspar | September SeaM322 · Valspar | 1.6 | 15.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Juniper BerryPPG1145-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.4 | 14 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Juniper BerryPPG1145-6 · Glidden | 2.7 | 14 | Color page → |
Similar Kompozit Colors
The nearest shades to Micropolis within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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