Dorian Gray 7017 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ACA79E, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #ACA79E · 7017
Dorian Gray
39%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#ACA79E
RGB172, 167, 158
Estimated LRV38.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Dorian Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dorian Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dorian Gray are City Loft Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Heart of Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Distant Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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