Dorian Gray vs Gambol Gold paint color comparison

Dorian Gray vs Gambol Gold

Dorian GraySherwin-WilliamsvsGambol GoldSherwin-WilliamsΔE 54.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Gambol Gold reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 48 vs 39, Gambol Gold will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dorian Gray's neutral character against Gambol Gold's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 54.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dorian Gray vs Gambol Gold in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Dorian Gray and Gambol Gold in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Front Door

Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Gambol Gold returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7017
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7017
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6690
LRV47.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6690
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dorian Gray vs Gambol Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dorian Gray on one side and Gambol Gold on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.