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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray

HGSW7017 · #ACA79E · LRV 38.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray is a 100% match

Dorian Gray (HGSW7017) is a mid-tone greige from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 38.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (100% match).

Compare Dorian Gray with other brands

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LRV

38.9 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW7017

HEX

#ACA79E

RGB

172, 167, 158

HSL

39°, 8%, 65%

Family

Greiges

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Dorian Gray FAQ

What undertone does Dorian Gray have?

Dorian Gray is a mid-tone greige with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dorian Gray?

Dorian Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Dorian Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Dorian Gray (SW 7017), 100%; Glidden: Hot Stone (PPG1007-4), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Comfort Zone (DEGR19), 98%; PPG: Hot Stone (PPG1007-4), 98%; Behr: Still Gray (N360-3), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Cape May Cobblestone (1474), 97%; Valspar: Building Block (V145-3), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White (No. 5), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dorian Gray?

The HEX code of Dorian Gray (HGSW7017) is #ACA79E, RGB 172, 167, 158. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.