PPG Elephant Gray PPG1005-5: Closest tones in 8 brands

Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is a dark greige from PPG 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 Glidden 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%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Elephant Gray in PPG

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

Shadow Taupe PPG · PPG14-01 · LRV 23

So Sublime PPG · PPG1006-5 · LRV 24

Wild Wilderness PPG · PPG1019-5 · LRV 24

Pewter Mug PPG · PPG1004-5 · LRV 23

Cool Charcoal PPG · PPG1007-6 · LRV 21

Cinnamon Toast PPG · PPG1017-5 · LRV 22

Roller Coaster PPG · PPG1008-5 · LRV 24

Steamship PPG · PPG0996-5 · LRV 22

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?

Glidden: 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.