Dorian Gray vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Dorian Gray vs Starry Night

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 39, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 30-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dorian Gray's neutral character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 19.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dorian Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7017
LRV38.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7017
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Dorian Gray vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

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