Glidden Elephant Gray
PPG1005-5 · #8D847F · LRV ~23.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Elephant Gray (~100% proximity)Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is a dark greige from Glidden with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.7 (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 PPG Elephant Gray (~100% proximity). Also sold as PPG15-17.
Closest tone to Elephant Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1005-5
HEX
#8D847F
RGB
141, 132, 127
HSL
21°, 6%, 53%
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Elephant Gray FAQ
What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray is a dark greige with a subtle peach 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 Gray?
Elephant Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.7 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 Gray in other brands?
PPG: Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fallen Rock (DE6389), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Metropolis (CC-546), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~95% proximity; Behr: Suede Gray (PPU18-17), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (SW 7018), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~95% 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 Gray?
The HEX code of Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is #8D847F, RGB 141, 132, 127. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.