Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) records 38.95% LRV and 69 L*_HK lightness (#ACA79E, RGB 172/167/158). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=68.66, a*=0.17, b*=5.29, C*=5.29, h°=88.2°) place SW 7017 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Dorian Gray (SW 7017) are Behr Downtown Gray (PPU24-10, ΔE=1.29) and Benjamin Moore Museum Piece (CSP-40, ΔE=1.49).
Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017, #ACA79E) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Dorian Gray (SW 7017) | #ACA79E | 38.95% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Downtown Gray (PPU24-10) | #ADAAA2 | 40% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Still Gray (N360-3) | #ABA9A0 | 40% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.65 (96.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Museum Piece (CSP-40) | #B0ACA3 | 41.45% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.49 (96.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Upper West Side (CSP-70) | #AFA79B | 39.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.71 (96.4%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 7017: Downtown Gray (PPU24-10) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with -0.77 softer C*=4.52 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.65 equivalent for SW 7017: Still Gray (N360-3) delivers +1 LRV points lighter than Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with matched C*=4.98 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.87 equivalent for SW 7017: City Of Bridges (BXC-16) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with matched C*=5.41 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.49 equivalent for SW 7017: Museum Piece (CSP-40) delivers +2.5 LRV points lighter than Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with matched C*=5.13 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.71 equivalent for SW 7017: Upper West Side (CSP-70) delivers identical 39.23% reflectance to SW 7017 with +1.98 higher C*=7.27 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.88 equivalent for SW 7017: Cape May Cobblestone (1474) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with matched C*=4.97 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Dorian Gray (#ACA79E, LRV 38.95%).
Dorian Gray (SW 7017, b*=5.29) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7017 (#ACA79E)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7017 (2700K shifts to #C4A185)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7017 (Dorian Gray) reflects 38.95% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) registers J'=71.7, a'=0.01, and b'=3.93 with HSL (39°, 8%, 65%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 69 L*_HK. Because SW 7017 carries a*=0.17 red-green and b*=5.29 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.29, Dorian Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7017 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Dorian Gray (SW 7017) holds its native #B2A697 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7017 adapts to #B7A590; at 3500K halogen, Dorian Gray transitions to #BBA48C; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7017 warms to #C0A288; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Dorian Gray (SW 7017) settles at #C4A185.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017, #ACA79E), Behr Downtown Gray (PPU24-10, #ADAAA2, LRV 40%) scores ΔE2000=1.29 and CAM16=1.23, followed by Still Gray (N360-3, ΔE=1.65). In Benjamin Moore, Museum Piece (CSP-40, #B0ACA3, LRV 41.45%) achieves ΔE2000=1.49 ahead of Upper West Side (CSP-70, ΔE=1.71). Coordinate SW 7017 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Pure White (SW 7005) trim, Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) hallways, and White Flour (SW 7102) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray.
Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 38.95% (#ACA79E) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 69 L*_HK.
At 38.95% reflectance, Dorian Gray (SW 7017) is a deep statement Sherwin-Williams shade (L*=68.66, RGB 172/167/158) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=68.66, a*=0.17, b*=5.29) classifies Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.29 chroma and h°=88.2° hue.
Pair Dorian Gray (SW 7017) with North & East Windows for SW 7017 (38.95% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 7017 (#ACA79E). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7017 shifts from #ACA79E toward #C4A185.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017, #ACA79E) are Behr Downtown Gray (PPU24-10, #ADAAA2) at ΔE2000=1.29 and Benjamin Moore Museum Piece (CSP-40, #B0ACA3) at ΔE2000=1.49.
Both PPU24-10 and CSP-40 matches are verified against Dorian Gray (SW 7017) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017, LRV 38.95%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Pure White (SW 7005, #EDECE6, LRV 83.77%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Pure White (SW 7005) with Dorian Gray (SW 7017) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.