Elephant Gray
There is more to PPG Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. An LRV of 24 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
Hex
#8d847fLRV
24.00
Elephant Gray's Color Strip
Elephant Gray is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Slate Pebble and Oswego Tea. The strip spans from Dusky Dawn at the lightest end to Dark Granite at the deepest. Strip PPG1005 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Elephant Gray in Rooms
Follow Elephant Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 10 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bedroom Photo
Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) brings its grey character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
A moody bedroom painted in Elephant Gray
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1 Front Door Photo
Across 1 front door image, Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) meets direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
mediterranean front door featuring Elephant Gray by PPG
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1 Bathroom Photo
Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room. Test it under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting.
Elephant Gray — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
Against wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating, Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
PPG Elephant Gray in a unique home office
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1 Kitchen Photo
The changing light from breakfast through dinner can draw different notes from Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Elephant Gray — bold kitchen cabinets
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1 Patio Photo
1 patio image place Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) in an outdoor room surrounded by sky, planting and open light. An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
coastal patio featuring Elephant Gray by PPG
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1 House Photo
1 house image trace Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) through the façade’s movement through sun, shade and season. Its place within Harmony hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Elephant Gray color — rustic modern house inspiration
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1 Dining Room Photo
Across 1 dining room image, Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) meets natural light, candles and pendant lighting. An LRV of 24 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Elephant Gray — traditional dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
These 1 living room image show how Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) can sit beside upholstery, timber, art and metal accents. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A elegant living room painted in Elephant Gray
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1 Mudroom Photo
These 1 mudroom image show how Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5) can sit beside flooring, storage, timber, baskets and hardware. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Elephant Gray paint in a small mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
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Manufacturer description
Elephant Gray is a saturated, warm, Merlot gray with an oaky undertone. It is a perfect paint color for the exterior of your home. Pair it with deep trim colors. This color is also part of our Harmony collection (PPG15-17).