Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017 paint color review
Let’s dive into a full Dorian Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7017. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Official color page: | Dorian Gray SW 7017 |
| Color code: | SW 7017 |
| Color name: | Dorian Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Color collections: | Living Well - Renew, Top 50 Colors, Senior Living Cool Foundations, Acute Care Cool Foundations, Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022 |
Dorian Gray for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Dorian Gray for bathroom
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Dorian Gray on kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Dorian Gray for exterior
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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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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LRV of Dorian Gray
Dorian Gray SW 7017 has an LRV of 38.72% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 38.72% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.
What are Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray undertones?
Red is Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#ACA79E
RGB code:
172, 167, 158
Is Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017 cool or warm?
With a hue of 39° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Sherwin Williams SW 7017 Dorian Gray
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Dorian Gray SW 7017 vs Repose Gray SW 7015
What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.
Dorian Gray SW 7017 vs Agreeable Gray SW 7029
Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.
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 | |
