How popular is Gunmetal?
Searches per month · USAbout 190 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Gunmetal” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Gunmetal
Gunmetal is a versatile, medium gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 16.63 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Gunmetal, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Gunmetal
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- 1602
- Hex
- #6A6F70
- RGB
- 106, 111, 112
- HSL
- 190, 3%, 43%
- CMYK
- 5, 1, 0, 56Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 46.4, -1.7, -1.2
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-gunmetal
- LRV
- 16.63 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.