Behr Metropolis (N140-3) Paint Color

Color Name
Metropolis (N140-3)
Hex Color Code
#B3A9A5
RGB Color Code
RGB(179, 169, 165)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 5.6%, 7.8%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Metropolis (N140-3) color - its meaning and example

What color is Metropolis (N140-3)?

Metropolis (N140-3) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Metropolis (N140-3) is #B3A9A5, and the RGB color code is RGB(179, 169, 165).

In the RGB color model, Metropolis (N140-3) has a red value of 179, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 7.8% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Metropolis (N140-3) has a hue of 17.1° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.

Metropolis (N140-3) is cool or warm?

The color Metropolis (N140-3) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Metropolis (N140-3)? (For interior and product design)

Metropolis (N140-3) has an LRV of nearly 40.7. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Metropolis (N140-3)
LRV 40.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 40.7 of Metropolis (N140-3) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 40.7 puts Behr Metropolis (N140-3) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B3A9A5
Hex triplet
#B3A9A5
Red
B3
Green
A9
Blue
A5
RGBA / RGB rgb(179, 169, 165)
Red
179 (70.2%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.59%
Yellow
7.82%
Key
29.80%
HSL hsl(17.14deg, 8.4 %, 67.5 %)
Hue
17.14°
Saturation
8.43 %
Lightness
67.45 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
17.14°
Saturation
7.82 %
Brightness / Value
70.20 %
RYB ryb(42, 70, 59)
Red
42 (16.6%)
Yellow
70 (27.6%)
Blue
59 (23.3%)
HWB
Hue
17.14°
Whiteness
64.71 %
Blackness
29.80 %
CMY
Cyan
29.80%
Magenta
33.73%
Yellow
35.29%
XYZ
X
39.57
Y
40.68
Z
41.36
YXY
Y1
40.68
X
0.33
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
69.95
A
2.88
B
3.34
CIE-Lch
L
69.95
C
4.41
H
49.23
CIE-Luv
L
69.95
U
6.1
V
4.33
Hunter-Lab
L
63.78
A
-0.86
B
6.19
Other
LRV
~ 40.7 %
Munsell Color System
8.5YR 6.8/0.8

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr)

These are the named colors closest to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
95.11% match | ΔE 4.89
#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
94.93% match | ΔE 5.07
#C4AEAD Color Silver Pink
94.08% match | ΔE 5.92
#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
93.79% match | ΔE 6.21

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

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#AEA8A5 Color PANTONE 2331 C
98.10% match | ΔE 1.90
#B0ABAC Color PANTONE 4282 C
96.85% match | ΔE 3.15
#B1B1B1 Color PANTONE 4281 C
94.84% match | ΔE 5.16

RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr)

These are the real paint colors closest to Metropolis (N140-3) (Paint - Behr) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Metropolis (N140-3) once it is on a wall.


Farrow & Ball

Metropolis (N140-3) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Metropolis (N140-3) to Farrow & Ball

#B7AFA9 Color Dove Tale (267)
97.72% match | ΔE 2.28
#A09C97 Color Worsted (284)
94.61% match | ΔE 5.39

Sherwin Williams

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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Benjamin Moore

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Behr

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PPG Paints

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Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Complementary / Opposite Color

#B3A9A5
Metropolis (N140-3)
#A5AFB3
Dark Gray*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Behr Metropolis (N140-3) - #B3A9A5?

Color that best contrast with Behr Metropolis (N140-3) - #B3A9A5 is #A5AFB3, color name is Dark Gray*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Behr Metropolis (N140-3) - #B3A9A5?

Complementary or Opposite color for Behr Metropolis (N140-3) - #B3A9A5 is #A5AFB3, color name is Dark Gray*.

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