Metropolis
Also known as: Major Brown, Dark LUA Console, Beaver Pelt, Intrigue
Part of the brown family, Metropolis pairs a rich base with a cozy and dependable presence — ideal for leather goods and autumn design. Metropolis plays well with gray tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 6.96:1.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Metropolis
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 6.96:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Metropolis background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Metropolis
Metropolis with its complement
Soft neighbors of Metropolis
Metropolis triad
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.
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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