January 24, 2019
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Check out the Color of the Year 2019 as well as all of the color trends at any of our JC Licht locations

We’re loving the 2019 Benjamin Moore Color of the Year! Metropolitan AF-690 is a stylish, neutral gray with cool undertones.

“Metropolitan AF-690 emanates nuance, harmony and extravagant ease.
Always adaptable, it softens to matte or shimmers with sheen.
It’s neutral. It’s understated. It just is.
This is color, off-duty.”

—Ellen O’Neill, Benjamin Moore & Co.

On Trend

Metropolitan radiates beauty and glamor. It’s serene, soothing and effortlessly sophisticated.

Metropolitan AF-690 is supported by Color Trends 2019, a coordinating palette of 15 harmonious hues.

Benjamin Moore's 2019 Color Trends Palette

Pairs Perfectly

This particular gray is elegant yet modern.

It offers a twist on the standard neutral and will create a calming effect to any space in your home.

It provides the perfect backdrop to add a pop of color, like Navy or really any other color you choose! Add a colorful accent chair or throw pillows and watch your room come to life.

JC Licht Makes Paint Happen

If you have any questions about Metropolitan AF-690, the paint experts at JC Licht are ready to help! Stop by one of our Chicagoland neighborhood stores and tell us about your project. Needing some help choosing the right colors for your home? Scheduled an in-home color consultation with our color expert.

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