Metal .05 Metal-05 is a gray paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #535654, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carbon Copy from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Colorhouse · #535654 · Metal-05
Metal .05
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Metal .05 Technical Profile
HEX Code#535654
RGB83, 86, 84
Estimated LRV9.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandColorhouse
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#545554
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#4E5452
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#4F5552
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Colors That Work With Metal .05
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metal .05
#535654
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#58847D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Metal .05
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metal .05 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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Metal .05 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metal .05 have?
Metal .05 by Colorhouse 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 Metal .05 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metal .05 are Carbon Copy by Behr (a close digital match), Black Widow by PPG (a close digital match), Traffic Grey B by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Metal .05'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 Metal .05?
Metal .05 has a estimated lightness value of 9.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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