Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dorian Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 3475 |
| Hex | #ACA79E |
| RGB | 172, 167, 158 |
| HSL | 39°, 8%, 65% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dorian Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dorian Gray within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #ACA79E in HSL space. Pair Dorian Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dorian Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3475 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dorian Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dorian Gray is Dorian Gray (SW 7017). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dorian Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Dorian Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Comfort Zone (DEGR19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Comfort Zone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Behr's nearest match is Moleskin (N180-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Moleskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dorian Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Hot Stone (PPG1007-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Hot Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Refinished (JG-118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Refinished swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Upper West Side (CSP-70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Upper West Side swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Shark Fin (0574) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shark Fin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Hazy Gray (440-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Building Block (V145-3) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.7 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Building Block swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Pavement (C2-988) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pavement swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Dorian Gray. The nearest is Light Gray (NO. 17) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Dorian Gray. The nearest is Nuevo (BD-NU) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dorian Gray — the nearest deck color, Mellow Mood (PNT100-DP-78), is clearly different (ΔE 9.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3475 instead. See the full Mellow Mood swatch →