Same name, different colors
Dorian Gray: 2 paint colors share this name.
Sherwin-Williams and Valspar each sell a color called Dorian Gray. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Sherwin-WilliamsDorian GraySW 7017 · #ACA79ELRV39LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Sherwin-Williams SW 7017
ValsparDorian GrayT511 · #87817BLRV22LightnessDarkUndertoneWarmView Valspar T511
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
SW 7017 is 16 points lighter than T511.
Dorian Gray · 2 brands
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