Ref. #4B516C · MP22031
Cenere Blue Met.
9%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Cenere Blue Met. Technical Profile
What color is Cenere Blue Met.? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #4B516C. Colors similar to Cenere Blue Met. include Dunn-Edwards Intergalactic, Valspar When Worlds Collide, Behr Vintage Velvet. Cenere Blue Met. has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Cenere Blue Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Cenere Blue Met. pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Cenere Blue Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cenere Blue Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cenere Blue Met.
#4B516C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C5E8C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cenere Blue Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cenere Blue Met. 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
Similar MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Cenere Blue Met..
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cenere Blue Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cenere Blue Met. have?
Cenere Blue Met. by MPC has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cenere Blue Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Intergalactic by Dunn-Edwards (#4D516C), When Worlds Collide by Valspar (#4F546D), Vintage Velvet by Behr (#48516A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cenere Blue Met.?
Cenere Blue Met. has an LRV of 8.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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