Metropolis vs Paper

PPG
·
Tikkurila

Metropolis is a PPG color while Paper comes from Tikkurila. At LRV 88 vs 10, Paper will read as the brighter of the two — a 78-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 57.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Metropolis vs Paper Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 57.6Very different colors

Color Details

Metropolis
PPG · PPG1006-7
Hex#61584f
LRV10.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1006-7
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Paper
Tikkurila · F497
Hex#F2F2ED
LRV88.4
BrandTikkurila
NumberF497
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
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Metropolis
RAL 110-1

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Metropolis
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