Metro 0530 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D4D4CF, estimated LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whisper from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D4D4CF · 0530
Metro
66%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Metro Technical Profile
HEX Code#D4D4CF
RGB212, 212, 207
Estimated LRV65.6
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
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Metro
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Whisper
Benjamin Moore
#D6D6D1
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Metro
Hirshfield's
#D4D5D0
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Tempered Gray
Valspar
#D6D5D0
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Origami
Kilz
#D3D2CC
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Fog
PPG
#D6D7D2
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Guild Grey
Sherwin-Williams
#D2D1CB
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Gazebo Gray
Behr
#D1D0CB
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Dimpse
Farrow & Ball
#D9D8D3
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Cloud
Dunn-Edwards
#D8D7D3
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Baltic Gray
Dutch Boy
#DADBD7
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Light Grey
RAL
#D7D7D7
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Colors That Work With Metro
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Metro
#D4D4CF
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
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Metro 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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Metro have?
Metro by Vista Paint 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metro are Whisper by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Metro by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Tempered Gray by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Metro'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?
Metro has a estimated lightness value of 65.6, 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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Why Metro's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.