ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray (CW-65) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dried Thyme (SW 6186) and Farrow & Ball Treron (No.292). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 22.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #858374 |
| RGB | 133, 131, 116 |
| HSL | 53°, 7%, 49% |
About Gunsmith Gray
Gunsmith Gray (CW-65) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 22, Gunsmith Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gunsmith Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Antique Pewter (1560), it's darker.
How Gunsmith Gray changes with the light
Gunsmith Gray has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Gunsmith Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Gunsmith Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Gunsmith Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Gunsmith Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Gunsmith Gray in real homes
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Gunsmith Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Elephant Skin (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gunsmith Gray questions
What undertone does Gunsmith Gray have?
Gunsmith Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gunsmith Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gunsmith Gray a light or dark color?
Gunsmith Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Gunsmith Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Gunsmith Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dried Thyme SW 6186 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Treron No.292 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gunsmith Gray?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gunsmith Gray's undertone.
Where does Gunsmith Gray work best?
Gunsmith Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Gunsmith Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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