Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017
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- Dorian Gray for bedroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray for bathroom (5 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 7017 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Dorian Gray for exterior (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray reviews (8 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray undertones?
- Is Dorian Gray SW 7017 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Dorian Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Dorian Gray SW 7017
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Dorian Gray SW 7017 |
| Code: | SW 7017 |
| Name: | Dorian Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Renew, Top 50 Colors, Senior Living Cool Foundations, Acute Care Cool Foundations, Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022 |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray?
Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017 is a muted mid-tone gray with a noticeable beige cast, giving it a soft greige appearance rather than a sharp, blue-leaning gray. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded and easy on the eye, while the #aca79e value lends a gently weathered, stone-like quality. In bright natural light, Dorian Gray can read lighter and more neutral; in dimmer rooms, its warm taupe undertone becomes more apparent. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, hallways, and exterior siding where a substantial neutral is wanted without a stark contrast. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal details, natural oak, aged brass, and textured linen for a layered, material-focused interior.
Dorian Gray for bedroom (2 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7017 for bathroom (5 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone grey real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 7017 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Dorian Gray for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray undertones?
Dorian Gray is a mid-light, very muted muted beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
172, 167, 158
Is Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 39°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 7017 Dorian Gray HSL code: 39, 8%, 65%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Dorian Gray
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7017
Dorian Gray
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Dorian Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray has an LRV of 38.72% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 38.72%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #aca79e |
| RGB Decimal | 172, 167, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 67.45%, 65.49%, 61.96% |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 8.14% Value: 67.45% |
| HSL | hsl(39, 8, 65) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.91 Yellow: 8.14 Key: 32.55 |
| YIQ | Y: 167.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743 |
| XYZ | X: 37.002 Y: 38.877 Z: 37.893 |
| CIE Lab | L:68.662 a:0.167 b:5.29 |
| CIE Luv | L:68.662 u:3.439 v:7.554 |
| Decimal | 11315102 |
| Hunter Lab | 62.351, -3.185, 7.613 |
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