ColorplanBenjamin Moore Elephant Gray (2109-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Requisite Gray (SW 7023), Farrow & Ball Dove Tale (No.267) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 41.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B5ABA7 |
| RGB | 181, 171, 167 |
| HSL | 17°, 9%, 68% |
About Elephant Gray
Elephant Gray (2109-50) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 42, Elephant Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Elephant Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Sandlot Gray (2107-50), it's darker and cooler.
How Elephant Gray changes with the light
Elephant Gray has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Elephant Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Elephant Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Elephant Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Elephant Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Elephant Gray in real homes
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Elephant Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.9
Also close: Perfect Greige (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Elephant Gray questions
What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Elephant Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Elephant Gray a light or dark color?
Elephant Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Elephant Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Elephant Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Requisite Gray SW 7023 (close, ΔE 3.9); Farrow & Ball: Dove Tale No.267 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Elephant Gray?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Elephant Gray's undertone.
Where does Elephant Gray work best?
Elephant Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Elephant Gray has visible color without darkening a room much.
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