What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Metropolitan?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Metropolitan undertone is #BABDB8 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Metropolitan?

RGB code is 186, 189, 184 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-690 Metropolitan is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Metropolitan undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Metropolitan undertone color.

Official page:	Metropolitan AF-690
Code:	AF-690
Name:	Metropolitan
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Metropolitan?

Benjamin Moore "Metropolitan" (AF-690) is a sophisticated and versatile gray that brings a contemporary feel to any space. This timeless shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a clean and modern look, or with soft blush tones for a touch of warmth and elegance. Complement Metropolitan with accents in deep navy or forest green for a rich and sophisticated color palette. Whether used as a wall color or as a chic accent, this neutral hue is sure to elevate the style of your home.

Metropolitan for bedroom

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Metropolitan for living room

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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Benjamin Moore AF-690 for bathroom

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What are Benjamin Moore Metropolitan undertones?

The undertone of Metropolitan can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#BABDB8

RGB code:

186, 189, 184

Is Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 96° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

AF-690 Metropolitan HSL code: 96, 4%, 73%

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

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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.

How light temperature affects Metropolitan

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Metropolitan:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Metropolitan with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 276, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

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LRV of Metropolitan

Metropolitan has an LRV of 49.96% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 49.96%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BABDB8
RGB Decimal	186, 189, 184
RGB Percent	72.94%, 74.12%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 96° Saturation: 2.65% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(96, 4, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.59 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.65 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 187.533 I: -0.181 Q: -2.191
XYZ	X: 47.097 Y: 50.295 Z: 52.561
CIE Lab	L:76.25 a:-1.97 b:2.161
CIE Luv	L:76.25 u:-1.427 v:3.539
Decimal	12238264
Hunter Lab	70.919, -5.567, 5.701