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Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear

SW 9168 · #988F85 · LRV 28

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shale Stone is a 98% match

Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 28 (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 Dunn-Edwards Shale Stone (98% match).

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LRV

28 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Elephant Ear in other brands?

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