Behr Elephant Skin
PPU18-16 · #97928B · LRV ~29
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Lazy Afternoon (~100% proximity)Elephant Skin (PPU18-16) is a dark greige from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Lazy Afternoon (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Elephant Skin in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
29 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU18-16
HEX
#97928B
RGB
151, 146, 139
HSL
35°, 5%, 57%
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Elephant Skin FAQ
What undertone does Elephant Skin have?
Elephant Skin is a dark greige with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Elephant Skin in other brands?
Glidden: Lazy Afternoon (PPG1007-5), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Hazy Gray (DEGR14), ~99% proximity; PPG: Lazy Afternoon (PPG1007-5), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Graystone (1475), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Elephant Ear (SW 9168), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Illusive Green (HGSW9164), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.