Glidden Elephant Gray
PPG1005-5 · #8D847F · LRV 23.7
Compare with other brands: PPG Elephant Gray is a 100% matchElephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is a dark greige from Glidden with a subtle peach undertone. Its LRV is about 23.7 (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 PPG Elephant Gray (100% match). Also sold as PPG15-17.
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LRV
23.7 · Dark
Undertone
Peach · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1005-5
HEX
#8D847F
RGB
141, 132, 127
HSL
21°, 6%, 53%
Family
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Elephant Gray FAQ
What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray is a dark greige with a subtle peach 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 Gray?
Elephant Gray has an 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.
What is the closest match to Elephant Gray in other brands?
PPG: Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Fallen Rock (DE6389), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Metropolis (CC-546), 96%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 95%; Behr: Suede Gray (PPU18-17), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (SW 7018), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), 95%. 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 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.