Douter vs Gunmetal Gray
Douter is a Farrow & Ball color while Gunmetal Gray comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Douter belongs to the green-grey family and Gunmetal Gray to the grey family. With LRVs of 15 and 14, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.9, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Douter vs Gunmetal Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Douter on one side and Gunmetal Gray 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.
More Douter comparisons
See how Douter stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
