NEUTRALS

Metro Gray

#CACAC8

RGB 202, 202, 200 · HSL 60°, 2%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 1, 21

Metro Gray is #CACAC8 in HEX — rgb(202, 202, 200), hsl(60°, 2%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 1%, 21%).

Metro Gray pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 60°, 2%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CACAC8
RGB202, 202, 200
HSL60°, 2%, 79%
HSV60°, 1%, 79%
CMYK0, 0, 1, 21
Decimal13290184
CSS RGBrgb(202, 202, 200)
CSS HSLhsl(60, 2%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Metro1459

ΔE 0.4 · #CBCBC9

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Sherwin-Williams

ZirconSW7667

ΔE 0.7 · #CAC9C6

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Valspar

Filtered Shade4003-1B

ΔE 1 · #CDCBC8

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Vista Paint

Fading FogK-830

ΔE 1.1 · #CBCBC7

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Behr

Mexican SilverQE-49

ΔE 1.2 · #CCCBC7

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Hallman-Lindsay

Paternoster546

ΔE 1.2 · #C7C7C6

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Dulux

DieskauSN4H1

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC9C5

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Kilz

Khaki TaupeRK120

ΔE 1.4 · #C7C8C4

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Dunn-Edwards

Ice GrayDEC790

ΔE 1.5 · #CAC7C4

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 1.5 · #CDCECD

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PPG

Solitary State1009-3

ΔE 1.8 · #C4C7C4

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 2.2 · #C8CDC9

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RAL

Telegrey 47047

ΔE 2.4 · #D0D0D0

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Farrow & Ball

Skylight205

ΔE 2.4 · #CCD0CD

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Colorhouse

Air .07Air-07

ΔE 4.2 · #CEC4C5

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IKEA

IKEA127127

ΔE 4.9 · #D0D4D8

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CACAC8
#C8C8CB

Analogous

#CBC9C8
#CACAC8
#C9CBC8

Triadic

#CACAC8
#C8CBCB
#CBC8CB

Split-Complementary

#CACAC8
#C8C9CB
#C9C8CB

Tetradic

#CACAC8
#C8CBC9
#C8C8CB
#CBC8C9

Monochromatic

#7F7F7A
#A5A5A1
#CACAC8
#F0F0EF
#F3F3F2

Rectangle

#CACAC8
#C8CBC8
#C8C8CB
#CBC8CB

Compound

#CACAC8
#C9CBC8
#C8C8CB
#C9C8CB

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Metro Gray run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0F0EF
Tint #E7E7E6
Tint #DDDDDC
Tint #D4D4D2
Base #CACAC8
Shade #A1A19D
Shade #767672
Shade #4B4B48
Shade #1F1F1E

Variations

Lighter

#D5D5D3
#DFDFDE
#EDEDEC

Darker

#A3A39F
#71716C
#42423F

Saturation

#CACAC9
#CBCBC8
#E5E5AE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.64:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CACAC8
#CACAC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CACAC8
#CACAC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CACAC8
#CACACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Metro Gray gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D7C4B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#CACAC8

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C4C9D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9696C0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color 
color: #CACAC8;
CSS — background 
background-color: #CACAC8;
CSS Variable 
--color-metro-gray: #CACAC8;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'metro-gray': '#CACAC8' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#CACAC8] text-[#CACAC8]
SCSS 
$metro-gray: #CACAC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CACAC8?

#CACAC8 is Metro Gray, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CACAC8 warm or cool?

Metro Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Metro Gray?

Metro Gray works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Metro Gray?

Metro Gray pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Metro Gray?

You can download Metro Gray on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Metro Gray?

The hex code is #CACAC8. In RGB it's 202, 202, 200, and in HSL it's 60°, 2%, 79%.

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