Gunsmith Gray vs Luxe paint color comparison

Gunsmith Gray vs Luxe

Gunsmith GrayBenjamin MoorevsLuxeBenjamin MooreΔE 21.2 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Gunsmith Gray reads as grey, while Luxe reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 24 and 22, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Gunsmith Gray's yellow character against Luxe's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gunsmith Gray
Benjamin Moore · CW-65
LRV23.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-65
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Luxe
Benjamin Moore · AF-580
LRV21.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-580
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Gunsmith Gray vs Luxe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gunsmith Gray on one side and Luxe 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.