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Gunmetal

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Gunmetal (1602) is a standout Gray in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#6A6F70

LRV

16.63

Light Reflectance Value
16.63
Dark
UseInterior & Exterior

Gunmetal in Real Rooms

Gunmetal has a low LRV of 16.63 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets and misc.

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Gunmetal for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint

@hillsborowoodworking

Gunmetal kitchen cabinets color

Gunmetal kitchen cabinets color

@coastalliving_oc

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint review

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint review

@coastalliving_oc

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint

@coastalliving_oc

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets color

@coastalliving_oc

2 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Gunmetal, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal painted table

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal painted table

@camp.robber

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal painted table

Benjamin Moore Gunmetal painted table

@punch_jones

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Color Codes

HEX#6A6F70
RGB106, 111, 112
HSL190° 3% 43%
CMYK5 1 0 56
CIE LabL: 46.5 a: -1.7 b: -1.2
XYZX: 0.15 Y: 0.16 Z: 0.18