Metropolis
SW 9575 · Sherwin-Williams
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#59504F
LRV
8
Family
Gray
SW 9575
Color profile
Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach cast
Family
Gray Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 8, Metropolis is a very dark brown that absorbs most light. Metropolis carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Metropolis under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around MetropolisThis colorMetropolisSherwin-Williams · SW 9575
CoordinatingSoft SuedeSherwin-Williams · SW 9577CoordinatingWillowleafSherwin-Williams · SW 9649CoordinatingGrey MistSherwin-Williams · SW 9625Similar colors
Tap any color to compareMetropolis vs Stony Creek
8LRV9
#59504FHex#57534E
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Chateau Brown
8LRV8
#59504FHex#5B4B44
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Metropolis vs Perle Noir
8LRV8
#59504FHex#4F4D51
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, peach castUndertonecool, violet cast
Metropolis vs Black Fox
8LRV7
#59504FHex#4F4842
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Urbane Bronze
8LRV8
#59504FHex#54504A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Prelude
8LRV9
#59504FHex#5B564F
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Thunder Gray
8LRV9
#59504FHex#57534C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Manor House
8LRV11
#59504FHex#665D57
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Metropolis vs Peppercorn
8LRV10
#59504FHex#585858
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, peach castUndertonewarm neutral
Metropolis vs Rookwood Dark Brown
8LRV8
#59504FHex#5F4D43
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareMetropolis vs Willow Wood
8LRV8
#59504FHex#58504D
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Willow Wood is very close match compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Bittersweet Molasses
8LRV8
#59504FHex#534C4C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Bittersweet Molasses is very close match compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Silhouette
8LRV10
#59504FHex#57504C
GrayFamilyGray
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Silhouette is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Stone Hearth
8LRV9
#59504FHex#5C5450
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Stone Hearth is very close match · warmer compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Mahogany
8LRV7
#59504FHex#524847
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Mahogany is close match · 2 points darker compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Topeka Taupe
8LRV11
#59504FHex#60544F
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, peach lean
Topeka Taupe is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Tanner's Brown
8LRV7
#59504FHex#4F4A4A
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Tanner's Brown is close match · 1 points darker compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Black Elegance
8LRV5
#59504FHex#50484A
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, red cast
Black Elegance is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Moon Rock
8LRV7
#59504FHex#4F4845
GrayFamilyBlack
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Moon Rock is close match · 2 points darker compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis vs Bark
8LRV10
#59504FHex#5F5854
GrayFamilyBrown
warm, peach castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Bark is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Metropolis.
Metropolis, answered
What is the LRV of Metropolis?
Metropolis (SW 9575) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Metropolis a warm or cool color?
Metropolis has a warm undertone (warm, peach cast).
Can Metropolis be used outside?
Yes, Metropolis is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Metropolis from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Metropolis is Willow Wood (ECC-41-2) by Behr, very close match.
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