Bitter Chocolate vs Metropolis paint color comparison

Bitter Chocolate vs Metropolis

Bitter Chocolate and Metropolis come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 3-point LRV gap — 8 for Metropolis vs 5 for Bitter Chocolate — means Metropolis will open up a space more effectively. Where Bitter Chocolate leans warm, Metropolis reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Bitter Chocolate
Sherwin-Williams · 6013
LRV5.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6013
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams · 9575
LRV8.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9575
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Bitter Chocolate vs Metropolis Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bitter Chocolate on one side and Metropolis on the other.

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.