Metro Gray 1459 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBCBC9, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Steely Gaze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #CBCBC9 · 1459
Metro Gray
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Metro Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBCBC9
RGB203, 203, 201
Estimated LRV59.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Steely Gaze
PPG
#CDCCCA
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Zircon
Sherwin-Williams
#CAC9C6
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Pewter Vase
Behr
#CECECB
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Cold Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
#C8C8C5
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Fading Fog
Vista Paint
#CBCBC7
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Paternoster
Hirshfield's
#C7C7C6
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Chalk Gray
Kilz
#CED0CE
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Colors That Work With Metro Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metro Gray
#CBCBC9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Metro Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metro Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Metro Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metro Gray have?
Metro Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Metro Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metro Gray are Steely Gaze by PPG (a close digital match), Zircon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Passive by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Metro Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Metro Gray?
Metro Gray has a estimated lightness value of 59.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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