Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7017
Dorian Gray brings real depth to the Repose Gray family, a medium-dark greige that reads sophisticated rather than moody. It is a strong choice for cabinetry, exterior body color, and accent walls where the lighter greiges in the strip would disappear. The warm-gray balance keeps it from going flat the way true grays at this depth can.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Cape May Cobblestone 1474 (#ADABA2) · Museum Piece CSP-40 (#B0ACA3) · Upper West Side CSP-70 (#AFA79B)
Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White No. 5 (#B2ADA0) · Vitty Green No. G3 (#ADAB9D) · Dove Tale No. 267 (#B7AFA9)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Functional Gray SW 7024 (#ABA39A) · Pussywillow SW 7643 (#B2ADA4) · Rare Gray SW 6199 (#A6A69B)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Dorian Gray?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray SW 7017 is #ACA79E. In RGB that is 172, 167, 158. Use these values to reproduce Dorian Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dorian Gray?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Dorian Gray is Cape May Cobblestone 1474 (#ADABA2). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Dorian Gray warm or cool?
Dorian Gray is a warm-leaning medium gray. The beige in its base keeps it from reading concrete-cold, though it presents grayer than lighter greiges because there is simply more pigment. Its LRV of approximately 39 puts it at the depth where wall color becomes a statement rather than a backdrop. It performs well in bright rooms and on exteriors, and pairs cleanly with Pure White trim.
Why does Dorian Gray look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #ACA79E as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Dorian Gray have?
Dorian Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 39, meaning it reflects about 39% of visible light. That mid-range depth reads as a true color on the wall without going dark.
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