Dovetail 7018 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #908A83, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Castle Gate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #908A83 · 7018
Dovetail
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Dovetail
Dovetail is a deep, sophisticated greige-gray at LRV 26 — a warm-leaning mid-dark neutral that became a favorite for exteriors, islands, and accent walls. It's in the same family as the light greiges but with real depth, giving a room contrast and a grounded, modern weight.
At this depth it reads darker in low light, so sample in place. It pairs beautifully with crisp white trim and black hardware, and works as an exterior body color. Benjamin Moore Castle Gate is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Dovetail Technical Profile
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Dovetail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dovetail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDovetail
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCastle Gate
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Enchanted
Kilz
Nearly identical
Garden Warbler
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Water Tower
Behr
Nearly identical
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dovetail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dovetail
#908A83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dovetail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dovetail 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 Dovetail.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dovetail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dovetail have?
Dovetail 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 Dovetail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dovetail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dovetail are Castle Gate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Castle Wall Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Enchanted by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dovetail'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 Dovetail?
Dovetail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, 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 Dovetail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.