Browse Brown vs Metropolis paint color comparison

Browse Brown vs Metropolis

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 13 vs 8, Browse Brown will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Browse Brown
Sherwin-Williams · 6012
LRV12.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6012
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams · 9575
LRV8.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9575
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Browse Brown vs Metropolis Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Browse Brown 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.