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
Hex#ACA79E
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7017
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
March Wind
Sherwin-Williams · 7668
Hex#BAB9B6
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.

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

Denim Drift
Dorian Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Dorian Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

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

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

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

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

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

Black grey
Dorian Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Dorian Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Dorian Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Dorian Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

Senses
Dorian Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Dorian Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dorian Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Dorian Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dorian Gray reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Dorian Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Dorian Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dorian Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Dorian Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Dorian Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Dorian Gray reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Dorian Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Dorian Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Dorian Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dorian Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dorian Gray reads noticeably lighter