Dorian Gray vs Gold Crest
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Gold Crest reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (39 vs 39), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Dorian Gray runs neutral while Gold Crest is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 56.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Dorian Gray vs Gold Crest Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dorian Gray on one side and Gold Crest 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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