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Valspar Elephant Gray

4006-2A · #727A80 · LRV ~19.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Eclipse (~99% proximity)

Elephant Gray (4006-2A) is a dark cool gray from Valspar with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 19.1 (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 Benjamin Moore Eclipse (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Elephant Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

19.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

4006-2A

HEX

#727A80

RGB

114, 122, 128

HSL

206°, 6%, 47%

Family

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Elephant Gray FAQ

What undertone does Elephant Gray have?

Elephant Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 19.1 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?

Benjamin Moore: Eclipse (2132-40), ~99% proximity; PPG: Favorite Flannel (PPG10-19), ~98% proximity; Behr: Liquid Mercury (N510-5), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Favorite Flannel (PPG10-19), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rhythm & Blues (DET595), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Foggy Day (SW 6235), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), ~92% 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 (4006-2A) is #727A80, RGB 114, 122, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.