Dorian Gray 7017 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ACA79E, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Loft Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ACA79E · 7017
Dorian Gray
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray is the mid-tone greige in Sherwin-Williams' gray family — at LRV 39 it's noticeably deeper than Repose or Agreeable, with a warm griege base that keeps it from feeling cold. It's the choice for rooms that want real contrast and a grounded, slightly dramatic neutral rather than a pale wash.
In bright rooms it reads as a rich greige; in dim light it can go quite dark, so check it in your own space. It anchors a room well against white trim and works on exteriors too. Behr Moleskin is a near-identical match.
Dorian Gray Technical Profile
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Dorian Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dorian Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDorian Gray
Nearly identical
PPGCity Loft Grey
City Loft Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Heart of Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Downtown Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
In the Hills
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Upper West Side
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
In the Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quarry Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Very similar
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dorian Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dorian Gray
#ACA79E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dorian Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dorian Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dorian Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dorian Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dorian Gray have?
Dorian Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dorian Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dorian Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dorian Gray are City Loft Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Heart of Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Distant Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dorian Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Dorian Gray?
Dorian Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dorian Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.