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Ref. #9BA2A5 · 0526

Metropolis Mood

36%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Metropolis Mood 0526 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9BA2A5, LRV 36 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silent Film from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Metropolis Mood Technical Profile

HEX Code#9BA2A5
RGB155, 162, 165
LRV35.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandVista Paint

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Metropolis Mood in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Metropolis Mood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Vista PaintMetropolis Mood
Nearly identical
BehrSilent Film

Silent Film

Behr

Nearly identical

Metropolis Mood

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Silvered Chain

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Ufo

PPG

Nearly identical

Delray Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Winter Flannel

Valspar

Nearly identical

Network Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Digital Nomad

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Serving Platter

Kilz

Very similar

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Metropolis Mood

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Metropolis Mood

#9BA2A5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#858DAD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Metropolis Mood

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Drizzling Mist

Complement

Shark Fin

Metropolis Mood Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Metro

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Jolly Holly

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Whispering Waterfall

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wild Berry

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

First Frost

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Orange Ballad

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Metropolis Mood.

Raw Steel

Vista Paint · 8313

#9AA3A3

Citadel Blue

Vista Paint · H0045

#9BA7A9

Beacon Fog

Vista Paint · 0490

#9CAAAB

Smoky Tone

Vista Paint · 0541

#9D9D9C

Hidden Ravine

Vista Paint · 8393

#A2AB9D

Gypsy’s Gown

Vista Paint · 1311

#A496A6

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Metropolis Mood — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Metropolis Mood have?
Metropolis Mood by Vista Paint has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Metropolis Mood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Metropolis Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metropolis Mood are Silent Film by Behr (a near-identical match), Metropolis Mood by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Metropolis Mood'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 Metropolis Mood?
Metropolis Mood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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