Dorian Gray SW 7017

Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has an LRV of 39, placing it in the mid-tone range of the greige family. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a surface reflects. At 39, Dorian Gray reflects less light than lighter mid-tones, so it can create a deeper wall color and a stronger contrast with bright trim. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, and its hex value is #ACA79E. The greige classification indicates a balance between gray and beige.

Warm undertones may look less pronounced in north-facing rooms and more noticeable under strong southern daylight. Dorian Gray’s lower reflectance can help define walls against a pale ceiling or trim, although the result depends on the other colors in the room. Compare a sample against flooring, counters, and adjacent finishes before painting a full room. Check the sample in both daylight and evening lighting, since a warm undertone can shift in visibility as illumination changes.

Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray in other brands

Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42 and a ΔE of 3.0, making it a close but visibly different match. Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 3.3, is another close alternative. PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5) has a ΔE of 4.4, so it is only similar rather than a close match. Its LRV of 34 is also lower than Dorian Gray’s 39.

PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) measures ΔE 4.5, while Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100), Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), and Benjamin Moore Thunder (AF-685) measure 4.7, 4.8, and 4.8. These alternatives are only similar by the stated ΔE thresholds. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), at ΔE 5.1, also falls into that category. A ΔE over 4 indicates a more noticeable measured difference, so compare physical samples rather than assuming brand-to-brand names are interchangeable.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650) has an LRV of 40, one point above Dorian Gray, and a ΔE of 2.5. Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), at LRV 48 and ΔE 4.5, is nine points lighter and only similar by measured color difference. These higher-LRV choices may suit walls that need to reflect more light than Dorian Gray.

For a darker alternative, Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) has an LRV of 37 and a ΔE of 1.9. Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) also has an LRV of 37, with a ΔE of 3.2. Their lower reflectance can increase separation from light trim or adjacent walls. Before choosing, compare samples in the room and consider how the final sheen affects the apparent depth of the painted surface.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Dorian Gray.