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Metro Gray

Metro Gray is a versatile and reflective Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 2 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#CACAC8

LRV

58.43

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Light Reflectance Value
58.43
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
UseInterior & Exterior

Metro Gray in Real Rooms

Metro Gray has a high LRV of 58.43 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets and misc.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

Choosing Metro Gray for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Benjamin Moore Metro Gray kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets painted Metro Gray offer versatile sophistication for any cooking space.

@jemwoodworking

1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Metro Gray, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Benjamin Moore Metro Gray wall paint

Walls finished in Metro Gray provide a balanced neutral for various design styles.

@sabinevintagehome

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Color Codes

HEX#CACAC8
RGB202, 202, 200
HSL60° 2% 79%
CMYK0 0 1 21
CIE LabL: 81.3 a: -0.4 b: 1.0
XYZX: 0.56 Y: 0.59 Z: 0.63