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Benjamin Moore

Gunsmith Gray

CW-65

Gunsmith Gray is a deep, blackened gray with neutral to slightly warm undertones that create a substantial, grounding presence. With an LRV of 23.77, it absorbs more light than it reflects, making it suitable for libraries, dens, or home offices where an intimate atmosphere is appropriate. The balanced undertones prevent it from skewing too cool or too warm.

It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore White Dove for trim contrast, Classic Gray in transitional areas, Hale Navy as a complementary dark shade, and Pale Oak to introduce subtle warmth.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-65

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Gunsmith Gray 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 Gunsmith Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

53°

Orange Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

7%

Very Muted

LRV

23.8
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
#858374
RGB Decimal
133, 131, 116
RGB Percent
52.2%, 51.4%, 45.5%
HSL
52.9, 6.8%, 48.8%
HSV
52.9, 12.8%, 52.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.5%, 12.8%, 47.8%
YIQ
129.9, 6.0, -4.3
XYZ
20.94, 22.48, 19.76
CIE Lab
54.53, -2.03, 8.38
CIE Luv
54.53, 2.01, 11.60
Hunter Lab
47.41, -1.65, 6.40
Decimal
8749940

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Gunsmith GraySecret MissionCastle Peak GrayNight Mission

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Gunsmith GrayWet PavementNotre DameMr Kitty

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Gunsmith GrayInfamousGray FlannelMagical Moment

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Gunsmith GraySmokey SageGothamLush

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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