ColorplanDovetail
SW 7018 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 26 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Castle Gate (CSP-75), Farrow & Ball Chemise (No.216) and Behr Elephant Skin (PPU18-16). For trim, try Snowbound (SW 7004).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 25.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #908A83 |
| RGB | 144, 138, 131 |
| HSL | 32°, 6%, 54% |
About Dovetail
Dovetail (SW 7018) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Sherwin-Williams with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 26, Dovetail absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dovetail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Keystone Gray (SW 7504), it's darker and cooler.
How Dovetail changes with the light
Dovetail has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Dovetail will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Dovetail will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dovetail close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dovetail will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dovetail in real homes
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Dovetail equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Metropolis (ΔE 2.2)
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Dovetail questions
What undertone does Dovetail have?
Dovetail has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dovetail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dovetail a light or dark color?
Dovetail has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 25.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Dovetail absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Dovetail in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Castle Gate CSP-75 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Chemise No.216 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (close, ΔE 2.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dovetail?
Try Snowbound (SW 7004) on trim and High Reflective White (SW 7757) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Dovetail's undertone.
Where does Dovetail work best?
Dovetail works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 26, Dovetail absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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