PPG Elephant Gray PPG1005-5: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 24

Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) is a dark greige from PPG 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 Glidden Elephant Gray (100% match). Also sold as PPG15-17.

Compare Elephant Gray with other brands

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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

Greiges

Colors similar to Elephant Gray in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, 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. 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?

Glidden: 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.