Metropolis
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Metropolis remains a staple for PPG designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#61584f
LRV
10.00
Metropolis's Color Strip
Metropolis is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip PPG1006 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Metropolis in Real Rooms
Metropolis has a low LRV of 10 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
To use Metropolis in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
A scandinavian bedroom painted in Metropolis
@simplywalldecor
1 Front Door Photo
Metropolis on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
stylish front door featuring Metropolis by PPG
@simplywalldecor
1 Dining Room Photo
Metropolis encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Metropolis paint in a parisian dining room
@simplywalldecor
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Metropolis provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Metropolis — coastal bathroom
@simplywalldecor
1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Metropolis can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
PPG Metropolis in a warm home office
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1 House Photo
Using Metropolis on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Metropolis color — eclectic house inspiration
@simplywalldecor
1 Living Room Photo
Metropolis anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A cozy living room painted in Metropolis
@simplywalldecor
1 Patio Photo
Exterior color behaves differently than interior — there's more bleaching, more weather, and more competition from the natural surroundings. Metropolis holds its character in open light and tends to look even better after a few seasons than it does fresh from the can.
warm patio featuring Metropolis by PPG
@simplywalldecor
1 Mudroom Photo
The mudroom is often the first interior space guests see. Metropolis makes that threshold feel considered and designed without demanding more attention than it deserves. It's a "hardworking" color that still maintains its dignity.
Metropolis paint in a small mudroom
@simplywalldecor
1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Metropolis provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Metropolis — bold kitchen cabinets
@simplywalldecor
