Gunsmith Gray
Often used for its versatile qualities, Gunsmith Gray remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#858374
LRV
23.77
Gunsmith Gray in Real Rooms
Gunsmith Gray has a medium LRV of 23.77 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and misc.
1 Living Room Photo
Gunsmith Gray provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls in Gunsmith Gray establish a calm, grounded atmosphere.
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4 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Gunsmith Gray provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Dresser painted Gunsmith Gray becomes a striking focal point.
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Furniture finished in Gunsmith Gray adds contemporary character to bedrooms.
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Storage pieces in Gunsmith Gray blend style with practical organization.
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Painted surfaces in Gunsmith Gray maintain timeless appeal across rooms.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 85 vs 24, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 24, Acapulco Sand is decisively the brighter choice.
Harwood Putty reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 24), opening up a space where Gunsmith Gray encloses it.
Bruton White reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 24), opening up a space where Gunsmith Gray encloses it.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 24 vs 9, Gunsmith Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (24 vs 12) makes Gunsmith Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Gunsmith Gray reflects far more light (LRV 24 vs 8), opening up a space where Hale Navy encloses it.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (24 vs 14) makes Gunsmith Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Violet Sparkle reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 24), opening up a space where Gunsmith Gray encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (24 vs 18) makes Gunsmith Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Vintage Pewter reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 25 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Sage Mountain reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Gunsmith Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Gunsmith Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (24 vs 12) makes Gunsmith Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Gunsmith Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 15), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.