Flint vs Gunmetal paint color comparison

Flint vs Gunmetal

FlintBenjamin MoorevsGunmetalBenjamin MooreΔE 7.9 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 17 vs 12, Gunmetal will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Flint vs Gunmetal in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Flint and Gunmetal are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Gunmetal gives the walls a little more lift.

FlintBm Flint Kitchen Island

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GunmetalBenjamin Moore Gunmetal kitchen cabinets paint

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Color Details

Flint
Benjamin Moore · AF-560
LRV12.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-560
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Gunmetal
Benjamin Moore · 1602
LRV16.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1602
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Flint vs Gunmetal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Flint on one side and Gunmetal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.