Dorian Gray vs Sapphire

Dorian Gray and Sapphire come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Sapphire reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 39 for Dorian Gray vs 18 for Sapphire — means Dorian Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Dorian Gray leans neutral, Sapphire reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.