# Benjamin Moore Metropolitan

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-metropolitan-af-690](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-metropolitan-af-690)

Benjamin Moore Metropolitan AF-690 is a light, muted gray with a faint green-gray cast visible in its balanced, low-saturation color. It has enough softness for full-room walls, especially in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a pale neutral is wanted without a stark white effect. In bright daylight, Metropolitan can read as a clean, airy gray, while warmer evening light may bring out its slightly softened, earthy side. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and brushed nickel or black metal finishes. It also suits cabinetry or an exterior siding color when paired with deeper charcoal accents and off-white details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Metropolitan
- **Color code:** AF-690
- **HEX:** #BABDB8
- **RGB:** 186, 189, 184
- **LRV:** 49.96%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-half-moon-crest-1481)
- [Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coventry-gray-hc-169)
- [Behr Hailstorm Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hailstorm-gray)
- [Behr Lunar Surface](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lunar-surface)
- [Sherwin Williams Argos](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-argos)
- [Behr Weathered Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-weathered-moss)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Tipped Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-tipped-sage-sw-9642)
- [Behr Classic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-silver)
- [Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-sw-2850)
- [Sherwin Williams Monorail Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/monorail-silver-sw-7663)
- [Behr Sonic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sonic-silver)
- [Sherwin Williams Gray Clouds](https://plan-home.com/color/gray-clouds-sw-7658)
- [Sherwin Williams Magnetic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/magnetic-gray-sw-7058)
- [Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-comfort-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-solstice-1605)
- [Behr Engagement Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-engagement-silver)
- [Behr Keystone Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-keystone-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Horse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-horse-2140-50)
- [Behr Hush](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hush)
- [Behr Silver Mine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-mine)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Perspective](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-perspectivereg-csp-5)
- [Benjamin Moore Half Moon Crest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-half-moon-crest-1481)
- [Benjamin Moore Alaskan Husky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-alaskan-husky-1479)
- [Benjamin Moore Sleigh Bells](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sleigh-bells-1480)
- [Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cliffside-gray-hc-180)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Flora](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-flora-af-470)
- [Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coventry-gray-hc-169)
- [Benjamin Moore Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-storm-af-700)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)
- [Benjamin Moore Grappa](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grappa-1393)
- [Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wild-orchid-2072-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Cupid's Dart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cupids-dart-1385)
- [Benjamin Moore Carolina Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-carolina-plum-1384)
- [Benjamin Moore Plum Royale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-plum-royale-2070-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Easter Ribbon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-easter-ribbon-1381)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/AF-690

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.