Metro Gray vs Calamine
Metro Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Calamine comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Metro Gray belongs to the grey family and Calamine to the pink-red family. At LRV 68 vs 58, Calamine will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Metro Gray's yellow character against Calamine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Metro Gray vs Calamine in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Metro Gray and Calamine 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Calamine will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Metro Gray would.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs Calamine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray on one side and Calamine 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.
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