SW 7018

Sherwin Williams Dovetail

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 paint color review

Official color page:Dovetail SW 7018
Color code:SW 7018
Color name:Dovetail
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:High Voltage, Top 50 Colors, Cool Neutrals

A warm, soothing gray that harmonizes well with other colors. Use it to anchor brighter hues in your space or enjoy it on its own as a palette cleanser.

Try before you buy

100% accurate
paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

LRV of Dovetail

Dovetail SW 7018 has an LRV of 26% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

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 26.00% 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 Dovetail undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Dovetail 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

R
G
B

HEX value

HEX value:

#908A83

RGB code:

144, 138, 131

Is Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 32° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7018 Dovetail HSL code: 32, 6%, 54%

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 Grey 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 Dovetail:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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

Dovetail SW 7018 vs Gauntlet Gray SW 7019

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 vs Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray SW 7019Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 17.43%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Dovetail SW 7018 vs Acier SW 9170

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 vs Sherwin Williams Acier SW 9170Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 31.99%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Dovetail SW 7018 vs Mindful Gray SW 7016

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 vs Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray SW 7016Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.7%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Dovetail SW 7018 vs Repose Gray SW 7015

Two gorgeous paint colors, but which one is right for you? Our comparison has got you covered.

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 vs Sherwin Williams Repose Gray SW 7015Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 58.22%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Dovetail SW 7018 vs Agreeable Gray SW 7029

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018 vs Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray SW 7029Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018
LRV: 26%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 60%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#908a83copy color code
RGB Decimal144, 138, 131copy color code
RGB Percent56.47%, 54.12%, 51.37%copy color code
HSVHue: 32° Saturation: 9.03% Value: 56.47%copy color code
HSLhsl(32, 6, 54)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 9.03 Key: 43.53copy color code
YIQY: 138.996 I: 5.825 Q: -0.909copy color code
XYZX: 24.686 Y: 25.745 Z: 25.135copy color code
CIE LabL:57.794 a:0.933 b:4.543copy color code
CIE LuvL:57.794 u:3.925 v:6.132copy color code
Decimal9472643copy color code
Hunter lab50.74, -1.95, 6.147copy color code
Copy color code
Copy paint color code