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Benjamin Moore Gunmetal

1602 · #6A6F70 · LRV 15.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Almost Charcoal is a 99% match

Gunmetal (1602) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 15.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Almost Charcoal (99% match).

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LRV

15.6 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

1602

HEX

#6A6F70

RGB

106, 111, 112

HSL

190°, 3%, 43%

Family

Grays

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Gunmetal FAQ

What undertone does Gunmetal have?

Gunmetal is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Gunmetal?

Gunmetal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Gunmetal in other brands?

Valspar: Almost Charcoal (4008-2B), 99%; Behr: Dark Ash (770F-5), 98%; Glidden: Improbable (PPG1011-5), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Battleship Gray (DEC797), 96%; PPG: In The Shadows (PPG1039-6), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Night Out (SW 9560), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Gunmetal?

The HEX code of Gunmetal (1602) is #6A6F70, RGB 106, 111, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.