Metropolis vs Niebla Azul

Metropolis and Niebla Azul come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Metropolis reads as grey, while Niebla Azul reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 53 for Niebla Azul vs 8 for Metropolis — means Niebla Azul will open up a space more effectively. Where Metropolis leans neutral, Niebla Azul reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 43.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.