Narrow Lane vs Dorian Gray
Narrow Lane is a Dulux color while Dorian Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Narrow Lane belongs to the greige-grey family and Dorian Gray to the grey family. With LRVs of 41 and 39, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Narrow Lane's warm character against Dorian Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.3, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Narrow Lane vs Dorian Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Narrow Lane and Dorian Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Narrow Lane and Dorian Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Narrow Lane vs Dorian Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Narrow Lane on one side and Dorian Gray on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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