White Elephant
We've categorized White Elephant as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#E2DBC9
LRV
71.00
White Elephant's Color Strip
White Elephant is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Au Natural and Pebblebrook. The strip spans from Au Natural at the lightest end to Hannover Hills at the deepest. Strip 183 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
White Elephant in Real Rooms
White Elephant has a high LRV of 71 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. White Elephant holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
White Elephant gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in White Elephant rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
White Elephant sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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White Elephant in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, White Elephant provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
White Elephant on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, White Elephant adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
White Elephant in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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White Elephant in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
White Elephant is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
White Elephant on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
White Elephant provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
White Elephant on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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