Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray CW-65

Official page:Gunsmith Gray CW-65
Code:CW-65
Name:Gunsmith Gray
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray?

Benjamin Moore's Gunsmith Gray (CW-65) is a sophisticated and versatile color that brings a sense of elegance to any space. This subtle shade pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like creamy whites and warm taupes, creating a harmonious and timeless palette. For a more contemporary look, consider combining Gunsmith Gray with cool blues or greens to add depth and contrast to the room. Whether used as a primary color or as an accent, Gunsmith Gray (CW-65) lends a refined and modern touch to interiors.

Gunsmith Gray for living room

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space

Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray living room interior
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Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray reviews (4 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore CW-65 painted dresser picture
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Benjamin Moore CW-65 painted dresser
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Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray painted storage review
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Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray painted furniture
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What are Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray undertones?

Gunsmith Gray has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#858374

RGB code:

133, 131, 116

Is Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray CW-65 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 53°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

CW-65 Gunsmith Gray HSL code: 53, 7%, 49%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Gunsmith Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gunsmith Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Gunsmith Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 233, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Evening Dove.

LRV of Gunsmith Gray

Gunsmith Gray has an LRV of 23.77% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 23.77%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#858374Copy color code
RGB Decimal133, 131, 116Copy color code
RGB Percent52.16%, 51.37%, 45.49%Copy color code
HSVHue: 53° Saturation: 12.78% Value: 52.16%Copy color code
HSLhsl(53, 7, 49)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.5 Yellow: 12.78 Key: 47.84Copy color code
YIQY: 129.888 I: 6.012 Q: -4.245Copy color code
XYZX: 20.941 Y: 22.48 Z: 19.754Copy color code
CIE LabL:54.533 a:-2.033 b:8.387Copy color code
CIE LuvL:54.533 u:2.011 v:11.609Copy color code
Decimal8749940Copy color code
Hunter Lab47.413, -4.136, 8.487Copy color code
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