Flora vs Metropolitan
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Flora belongs to the green-grey family and Metropolitan to the grey family. Metropolitan (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Flora (LRV 40), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Flora vs Metropolitan in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Flora and Metropolitan are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Dining Room
A dining room lit by a dimmed pendant or candles is one of the most forgiving environments for paint — warm light softens almost everything. Metropolitan returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Flora vs Metropolitan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flora on one side and Metropolitan on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.