Chateau Brown vs Metropolis

Chateau Brown and Metropolis come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Chateau Brown leans warm, Metropolis reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.4 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.