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Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear

SW 9168 · #988F85 · LRV ~28

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Shale Stone (~98% proximity)

Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28 (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 Dunn-Edwards Shale Stone (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Elephant Ear in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9168

HEX

#988F85

RGB

152, 143, 133

HSL

32°, 8%, 56%

Family

Greiges

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Elephant Ear FAQ

What undertone does Elephant Ear have?

Elephant Ear is a dark greige with a moderate 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 Ear?

Elephant Ear has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28 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 Ear in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shale Stone (DEGR25), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charleston Gray (No. 243), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~98% proximity; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Felted Wool (HGSW9171), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Castle Gate (CSP-75), ~95% proximity; Behr: Elephant Skin (PPU18-16), ~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 Ear?

The HEX code of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is #988F85, RGB 152, 143, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.