How popular is Metropolis?
Searches per month · USAbout 50 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Valspar Metropolis” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Metropolis
Metropolis is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 44 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Valspar colors with the same hue and saturation as Metropolis, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Metropolis
- Brand
- Valspar
- Code
- 4005-1C
- Hex
- #ADB1B3
- RGB
- 173, 177, 179
- HSL
- 200, 4%, 69%
- CMYK
- 3, 1, 0, 30Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 71.9, -1.0, -1.5
- CSS
- --valspar-metropolis
- LRV
- 44 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.