Ocean Abyss vs Gunmetal
Ocean Abyss (Behr) and Gunmetal (Benjamin Moore) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Ocean Abyss belongs to the blue family and Gunmetal to the grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 17 for Gunmetal vs 7 for Ocean Abyss — means Gunmetal will open up a space more effectively. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 18.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Ocean Abyss vs Gunmetal in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Ocean Abyss and Gunmetal in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Gunmetal returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Ocean Abyss vs Gunmetal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Gunmetal on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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