Dorian Gray vs March Wind paint color comparison

Dorian Gray vs March Wind

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 49 vs 39, March Wind will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Dorian Gray vs March Wind in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Dorian Gray and March Wind 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.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. March Wind 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
March Wind
Sherwin-Williams · 7668
LRV48.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7668
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Dorian Gray vs March Wind Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dorian Gray on one side and March Wind 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.