Dovetail 7018 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #908A83, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #908A83 · 7018
Dovetail
26%Estimated LRV
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
HEX Code#908A83
RGB144, 138, 131
Estimated LRV25.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Dovetail
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dovetail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dovetail are Castle Gate by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Castle Wall Grey by PPG (a close digital match), Enchanted by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Dovetail's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.