Metropolis vs Prelude paint color comparison

Metropolis vs Prelude

MetropolisSherwin-WilliamsvsPreludeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.5 — Noticeable difference

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. With LRVs of 8 and 9, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.5, 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

Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams · 9575
LRV8.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9575
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Prelude
Sherwin-Williams · 9620
LRV9.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9620
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Metropolis vs Prelude Simulated Comparison

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