Benjamin Moore

Gunmetal

1602

Gunmetal is a deep, cool gray with subtle blue-green undertones that contribute to its steely, industrial character. With an LRV of 16.63, it absorbs significant light and is best applied on accent walls, in offices, or on cabinetry where a strong presence is intended. The cool undertones read consistently in both natural and artificial light.

This color works well with Benjamin Moore Gray Owl for a lighter tonal pairing, Classic Gray as a softer neutral, Hale Navy for a deep combination, and Silver Satin to provide contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1602

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Gunmetal in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gunmetal under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gunmetal under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

190°

Cyan Family

Lightness

43%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

16.6

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#6A6F70

RGB Decimal

106, 111, 112

RGB Percent

41.6%, 43.5%, 43.9%

HSL

190.0, 2.8%, 42.7%

HSV

190.0, 5.4%, 43.9%

CMYK

5.4%, 0.9%, 0.0%, 56.1%

YIQ

109.6, -3.3, -0.7

XYZ

14.55, 15.60, 17.57

CIE Lab

46.45, -1.69, -1.22

CIE Luv

46.45, -2.81, -1.39

Hunter Lab

39.50, -1.29, -0.95

Decimal

6975344

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gunmetal Beetle Black to the Tarmac Slate Court

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gunmetal African Gray Subway Tile Pelican Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gunmetal Gray Mountain Safari Brown Cherry Taupe

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gunmetal Vessel Gray Shutter Gray Hyacinth Arbor

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Shadows