Metropolis vs Plum Brown

Metropolis and Plum Brown 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 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Metropolis leans neutral, Plum Brown reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.8 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.