Behr Metropolis N140-3

Color code:N140-3
Color name:Metropolis
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Metropolis?

Welcome to a home adorned with the soothing tones of Behr Metropolis (N140-3). This versatile color blends effortlessly with a variety of décor styles, bringing a sense of modern elegance to any space. Metropolis is ideal for creating a calming retreat in bedrooms, adding a touch of sophistication to living rooms, or infusing a sense of serenity into home offices. Whether you're looking to revamp your sanctuary or elevate your entertaining areas, Behr N140-3 Metropolis is the perfect choice for those seeking a timeless yet contemporary ambiance.

What are Behr Metropolis undertones?

Red is Behr Metropolis undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#B3A9A5

RGB code:

179, 169, 165

Is Behr Metropolis N140-3 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 17° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

N140-3 Metropolis HSL code: 17, 8%, 67%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Metropolis:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Metropolis N140-3 vs Intuitive SW 6017

Behr Metropolis N140-3 vs Sherwin Williams Intuitive SW 6017Open Metropolis N140-3
LRV: 41.11%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 38.45%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Metropolis N140-3 vs Wells Gray PPU25-06

Behr Metropolis N140-3 vs Behr Wells Gray PPU25-06Open Metropolis N140-3
LRV: 41.11%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 41.57%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm