What color is Gunmetal Gray?
Gunmetal gray is a dark, blue-tinted gray with a cool, slightly metallic quality, hex #353E43, close to the color of slate stone. It has more depth than a standard charcoal, with just enough blue to give it a polished edge.
What is the meaning of the color Gunmetal Gray?
Named after the alloy used to cast cannons and firearms, gunmetal as a color term entered English use in the 19th century, when the gray-blue finish of cast gun metal became a recognizable industrial shade. The alloy itself — a mixture of copper, tin, and zinc — was standardized in British armories and gave the color its association with precision and military manufacture. As industrial design expanded in the 20th century, the shade moved from weapons production into architecture and product design. Rolex adopted the term for the dark coated finish on several steel watch models, anchoring gunmetal gray firmly in the language of high-end manufactured goods.
What colors go with Gunmetal Gray?
Colors that pair well with Gunmetal gray include:
Ivory: soft, warm contrast
Navy blue: deep tonal harmony
Burnt orange: bold, warm pop
Forest green: rich, grounded balance
Pale silver: subtle, cool layering
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #353E43 |
color: #353E43;
|
| RGB | 53, 62, 67 |
color: rgb(53, 62, 67);
|
| RGB Percentage | 21%, 24%, 26% |
color: rgb(21%, 24%, 26%);
|
| CMYK | 21%, 7%, 0%, 74% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 201°, 12%, 24% |
color: hsl(201, 12%, 24%);
|
| HSV | 201°, 21%, 26% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 19, -2, -2 |
color: lab(19% -2 -2);
|
| Decimal | 3489347 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.gunmetal-gray {
color: #353E43;
}
$gunmetal-gray: #353E43;
rgb(53, 62, 67)