Dorian Gray vs Warm Pewter paint color comparison

Dorian Gray vs Warm Pewter

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dorian Gray reads as grey, while Warm Pewter reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 42 vs 39, Warm Pewter will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dorian Gray's neutral character against Warm Pewter's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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
Warm Pewter
Sherwin-Williams · 9572
LRV42.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9572
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dorian Gray vs Warm Pewter Simulated Comparison

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