PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsDorian Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsDovetail
Why this comparison. Mid-depth SW grays for cabinets and islands; Dovetail runs darker and warmer.
Dorian Gray and Dovetail are clearly different colors (ΔE 13.69). Don't substitute one for the other.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7017
Dorian Gray
#A8A293 · LRV 39
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7018
Dovetail
#807A6E · LRV 26
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
13.69
different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
13
Dorian Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Dorian Gray: red-orange / warm
Dovetail: red-orange / warm
Dovetail: red-orange / warm
Dorian Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 39 vs 26). On a wall, Dorian Gray reads mid-tone; Dovetail reads mid-tone.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dorian Gray | Dovetail |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7017 | SW 7018 |
| Hex | #A8A293 | #807A6E |
| RGB | 168, 162, 147 | 128, 122, 110 |
| LRV | 39 | 26 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK DORIAN GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK DOVETAIL
Sherwin-Williams Dovetail
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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