# Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Dorian Gray
- **Color code:** SW 7017
- **HEX:** #aca79e
- **RGB:** 172, 167, 158
- **LRV:** 38.72%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well - Renew, Top 50 Colors, Senior Living Cool Foundations, Acute Care Cool Foundations, Rejuvenation - Fall/Winter 2022

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Downtown Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-downtown-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Hibernate](https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573)
- [Benjamin Moore Museum Piece](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-museum-piece-csp-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)
- [Behr Still Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-still-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Pussywillow](https://plan-home.com/color/pussywillow-sw-7643)
- [Sherwin Williams Functional Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)
- [Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cape-may-cobblestone-1474)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoke & Mirrors](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoke-mirrors-csp-105)
- [Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rockport-gray-hc-105)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-stone-sw-2821)
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-fawn-brindle)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-harbor-2111-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-pewter-sw-9572)
- [Sherwin Williams Illusion](https://plan-home.com/color/illusion-sw-9592)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams March Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668)
- [Sherwin Williams Zircon](https://plan-home.com/color/zircon-sw-7667)
- [Sherwin Williams Light French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/light-french-gray-sw-0055)
- [Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles](https://plan-home.com/color/knitting-needles-sw-7672)
- [Sherwin Williams Silverplate](https://plan-home.com/color/silverplate-sw-7649)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Solitary Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/solitary-slate-sw-9598)
- [Sherwin Williams Anonymous](https://plan-home.com/color/anonymous-sw-7046)
- [Sherwin Williams Terrain](https://plan-home.com/color/terrain-sw-9613)
- [Sherwin Williams Felted Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/felted-wool-sw-9171)
- [Sherwin Williams Settlement](https://plan-home.com/color/settlement-sw-9594)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7017

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.