Sherwin-Williams · SW 7017
Dorian Gray: Sherwin-Williams SW 7017 Color, LRV and Undertone
Dorian Gray (Sherwin-Williams SW 7017) is #ACA79E with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.9. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
- HEX
- #ACA79E
- RGB
- 172, 167, 158
- LRV
- 38.9 of 100
- Undertone
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Warm
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #BEB5A5 · LRV 46.7 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Dorian Gray looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Dorian Gray in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Dorian Gray
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Dorian Gray on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Dorian Gray on a house
Three exterior schemes with Dorian Gray on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr N180-4 Moleskin Very close
- Valspar 6004-1C Ashen Grey Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 265 Manor House Gray Close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Dorian Gray?
Dorian Gray (Sherwin-Williams SW 7017) is shown here as #ACA79E (RGB 172, 167, 158). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Dorian Gray?
About 38.9 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Dorian Gray a warm or a cool color?
It is warm. It has a soft yellow undertone that is part of its character, so check it against your flooring and fabrics.
What are the closest colors to Dorian Gray from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr N180-4 Moleskin; Farrow & Ball No. 265 Manor House Gray; Valspar 6004-1C Ashen Grey. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.