Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dorian Gray |
| SKU | SW 7017 |
| Hex | #A8A293 |
| RGB | 168, 162, 147 |
| HSL | 43°, 11%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About 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 by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dorian Gray within 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 #A8A293 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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7017 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Behr, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Espresso Martini (N210-4) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Espresso Martini swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dorian Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dorian Gray is Rockport Gray (HC-105). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rockport Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Gray Silt (6002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35.9 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Silt swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dorian Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Poised Neutral (440-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Poised Neutral swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dorian Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Intellectual Gray (HGSW 3485), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Intellectual Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dorian Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Dorian Gray is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sycamore Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wood Shadow (0205), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Drifting Sand (0218) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Bay Leaf (CA142) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dorian Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Quahog (C2-908), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dorian Gray without repainting risk. See the full Quahog swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Dorian Gray is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dorian Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Dorian Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 33 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dorian Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dorian Gray is Drifting Sand (0218) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →