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Valspar Elephant in the Room

8006-12B · #CAC8CB · LRV 58.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Centre Stage is a 98% match

Elephant in the Room (8006-12B) is a light cool gray from Valspar with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 58.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Behr Centre Stage (98% match).

Compare Elephant in the Room with other brands

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LRV

58.2 · Light

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

8006-12B

HEX

#CAC8CB

RGB

202, 200, 203

HSL

280°, 3%, 79%

Family

Grays

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Elephant in the Room FAQ

What undertone does Elephant in the Room have?

Elephant in the Room is a light cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. 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 in the Room?

Elephant in the Room has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 58.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

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

Behr: Centre Stage (N550-2), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Sensitive Tint (SW 6267), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sensitive Tint (HGSW6267), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Dangerous Robot (DE6387), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Calluna (No. 270), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Silver Half Dollar (2121-40), 95%; Glidden: Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2), 94%; PPG: Whirlwind (PPG1013-3), 94%. 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 in the Room?

The HEX code of Elephant in the Room (8006-12B) is #CAC8CB, RGB 202, 200, 203. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.