Dorian Gray vs Gambol Gold

Dorian GraySherwin-WilliamsvsGambol GoldSherwin-WilliamsΔE 54.1Very 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
Hex#ACA79E
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7017
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6690
Hex#E1B047
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.

More Dorian Gray comparisons

See how Dorian Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dorian Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dorian Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dorian Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Dorian Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dorian Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Dorian Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dorian Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Dorian Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Dorian Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Dorian Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Dorian Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Dorian Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Dorian Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Dorian Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Dorian Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Dorian Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Dorian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Dorian Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Dorian Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Dorian Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Dorian Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Dorian Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Dorian Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Dorian Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Dorian Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Dorian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Dorian Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Dorian Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Dorian Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Dorian Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Dorian Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dorian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Dorian Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter