Metropolis Mood 0526 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #9BA2A5, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #9BA2A5 · 0526
Metropolis Mood
36%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Metropolis Mood Technical Profile
HEX Code#9BA2A5
RGB155, 162, 165
Estimated LRV35.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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
BrandVista Paint
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Silent Film
Behr
#9BA1A3
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Metropolis Mood
Hirshfield's
#99A1A5
Close digital match
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
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Ufo
PPG
#989FA3
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Delray Gray
Benjamin Moore
#9BA0A3
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Winter Flannel
Valspar
#979FA2
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Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#A0A5A7
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Digital Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#989EA3
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Serving Platter
Kilz
#989D9D
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Colors That Work With Metropolis Mood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metropolis Mood
#9BA2A5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Metropolis Mood 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Metropolis Mood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metropolis Mood are Silent Film by Behr (a close digital match), Metropolis Mood by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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