Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) Paint Color

What color is Dorian Gray (SW 7017)?

Dorian Gray (SW 7017) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dorian Gray (SW 7017) is #ACA79E, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 167, 158).

In the RGB color model, Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has a red value of 172, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 8.1% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has a hue of 38.6° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Dorian Gray (SW 7017) is cool or warm?

The color Dorian Gray (SW 7017) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dorian Gray (SW 7017)? (For interior and product design)

Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 39 puts Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) paint color in the darker category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.