Micropolis
Micropolis is a genuinely dark paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#5F7472
LRV
17.00
Micropolis's Color Strip
Micropolis is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Miracle Bay and Atlantic Waves. The strip spans from Sweet Ariel at the lightest end to Atlantic Waves at the deepest. Color strip 138 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Micropolis in Real Rooms
Micropolis has a low LRV of 17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Micropolis holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Micropolis gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Micropolis rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Micropolis sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Micropolis in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Micropolis provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Micropolis on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Micropolis adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Micropolis in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Micropolis in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Micropolis is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Micropolis on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Micropolis provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Micropolis on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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