Gunmetal Gray Colors

Gunmetal Gray is darker and bluer than slate, with a metal like cast rather than a stone look. Ancient Summit, Clouded Lark, and Stone Heath belong in this low lightness zone for doors, cabinets, railings, and modern exteriors.

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#3A3D41

Brushed Breeze

#2B353B

Brushed Reed

#36454F

Charcoal

#2A343C

Clouded Mesa

#404754

Clouded Silk

#2D3B43

Frosty Lake

#46494E

Gentle Cedar

#2D3D43

Gentle Gale

#2C3539

Gunmetal

#323B48

Mellow Birch

#324143

Mineral Cove

#363F4E

Mineral Lagoon

#303436

Muted Moon

#464B4E

Natural Heath

#344041

Natural Pine

#313A3F

Smoky Quartz

#282C2F

Tender Basalt

#2E3033

Timeworn Willow

#3D4D51

Tranquil Juniper

#3B444E

Weathered Nectar

#2D3334

Worn River

Using gunmetal gray in your home

Use Gunmetal Gray where crisp edges matter: stair rails, built ins, a media wall, exterior trim, or bathroom cabinets. North light makes the blue steel note stronger. South light can soften it slightly but will not make it warm. Pair with clean warm white, pale concrete, walnut, brushed nickel, or leather. The warning is shadow. In a dim hallway, Gunmetal Gray may lose its blue and read nearly black.

Frequently asked questions

Gunmetal Gray vs charcoal, what changes?

Gunmetal Gray is usually bluer and harder edged. Charcoal can be warmer or more neutral depending on the mix.

Best Gunmetal Gray paint colors?

Try Benjamin Moore After Midnight (LRV 6.01), Sherwin-Williams Gale Force (LRV 6), or Valspar Chimney Smoke (LRV 5.038).

Does Gunmetal Gray need sheen?

A little sheen helps on millwork because it catches edges. Flat Gunmetal Gray on rough walls can look heavy and uneven.