PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsDovetailvs Sherwin-WilliamsGauntlet Gray
Why this comparison. Both dark SW greiges for doors and islands; Gauntlet Gray brings noticeably more depth.
Dovetail and Gauntlet Gray are very close (ΔE 3.76). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7018
Dovetail
#807A6E · LRV 26
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7019
Gauntlet Gray
#76726A · LRV 17
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.76
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
9
Dovetail is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Dovetail: red-orange / warm
Gauntlet Gray: red-orange / warm
Gauntlet Gray: red-orange / warm
Dovetail is slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 17, 9-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Dovetail | Gauntlet Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7018 | SW 7019 |
| Hex | #807A6E | #76726A |
| RGB | 128, 122, 110 | 118, 114, 106 |
| LRV | 26 | 17 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Gray |
When to pick which
PICK DOVETAIL
Sherwin-Williams Dovetail
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK GAUNTLET GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray
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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