Gunmetal paint colors
Top picks for gunmetal
1 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named gunmetal every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More gunmetal shades
2 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Gunmetal at every US brand
9 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full gunmetal lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit gunmetal
6 in deckKompozit's deck has 6 colors that match the gunmetal band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About gunmetal
Gunmetal is a deep blue-leaning charcoal named after the bronze alloy used in firearm barrels. It is harder-edged than Slate Gray and more directional than plain Charcoal — the blue is committed, not hinted at, which gives it a metallic, modern feel.
Use it on powder-room walls, kitchen lowers, exterior doors, and metalwork. Pair with brushed nickel, white oak, and cool whites for a sharp contemporary read. Avoid warm brass, which fights the blue. Designer alternatives: BM Gunmetal, SW Cyberspace, F&B Off-Black.