Metropolis
Also known as: Major Brown , Dark LUA Console , Beaver Pelt , Intrigue
Quietly cozy and dependable, Metropolis is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in leather goods and autumn design. Metropolis plays well with gray tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.96:1.
Reference
Metropolis color codes
- HEX
- #61584F
- RGB
- rgb(97, 88, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(97, 88, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 10%, 35%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 19%, 38%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 62%)
- LAB
- lab(38.1 2.5 6.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(46.6% 0.018 67.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: dimgray #696969 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 7013: Brown grey #555548 · ΔE 6.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Metropolis works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Metropolis
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Metropolis by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.96:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.02:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Metropolis background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Metropolis
Metropolis with its complement
Soft neighbors of Metropolis
Metropolis triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Underground #665A51 · ΔE 1.9
- Bark #5F5854 · ΔE 2.7
- Caveman #625C58 · ΔE 3.1
- Kabul #6C5E53 · ΔE 3.5
- Masala #57534B · ΔE 3.5
- Smokescreen #5E5755 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Metropolis is closest to Lava Rock .
FAQ
Metropolis FAQs
What color is Metropolis?
Metropolis is a dark brown with the hex code #61584F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 10% saturation, and 35% lightness.
What is the hex code for Metropolis?
The hex code for Metropolis is #61584F. In RGB it's rgb(97, 88, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 62%).
What colors go well with Metropolis?
Metropolis pairs naturally with gray tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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