PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreChelsea Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsDovetail
Why this comparison. Cross-brand mid-gray rivals — BM’s Chelsea Gray reads slightly cooler than SW’s Dovetail.
Chelsea Gray and Dovetail are very close (ΔE 2.99). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-168
Chelsea Gray
#7E7770 · LRV 22
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7018
Dovetail
#807A6E · LRV 26
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.99
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
4
Dovetail is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Chelsea Gray: red-orange / warm
Dovetail: red-orange / warm
Dovetail: red-orange / warm
Dovetail is slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22, 4-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Chelsea Gray | Dovetail |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | HC-168 | SW 7018 |
| Hex | #7E7770 | #807A6E |
| RGB | 126, 119, 112 | 128, 122, 110 |
| LRV | 22 | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Gray | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK CHELSEA GRAY
Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK DOVETAIL
Sherwin-Williams Dovetail
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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