Gunsmith Gray vs Violet Sparkle

Gunsmith Gray and Violet Sparkle come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gunsmith Gray belongs to the grey family and Violet Sparkle to the blue-grey family. The 45-point LRV gap — 69 for Violet Sparkle vs 24 for Gunsmith Gray — means Violet Sparkle will open up a space more effectively. Where Gunsmith Gray leans yellow, Violet Sparkle reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 34.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.