Behr Elephant Skin PPU18-16: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 29

Elephant Skin (PPU18-16) is a dark greige from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 29 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Lazy Afternoon (100% match).

Compare Elephant Skin with other brands

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LRV

29 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPU18-16

HEX

#97928B

RGB

151, 146, 139

HSL

35°, 5%, 57%

Family

Greiges

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Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

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Elephant Skin FAQ

What undertone does Elephant Skin have?

Elephant Skin is a dark greige with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Elephant Skin?

Elephant Skin has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Elephant Skin in other brands?

Glidden: Lazy Afternoon (PPG1007-5), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Hazy Gray (DEGR14), 99%; PPG: Lazy Afternoon (PPG1007-5), 98%; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Graystone (1475), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Elephant Ear (SW 9168), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Illusive Green (HGSW9164), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Elephant Skin?

The HEX code of Elephant Skin (PPU18-16) is #97928B, RGB 151, 146, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.