Dorian Gray vs Keystone Gray
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Keystone Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Dorian Gray (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Keystone Gray (LRV 29), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dorian Gray runs neutral while Keystone Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dorian Gray vs Keystone Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Dorian Gray and Keystone 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Dorian Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Keystone Gray.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Dorian Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Keystone Gray.
Color Details
Dorian Gray vs Keystone Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dorian Gray on one side and Keystone 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.