Elephant Ear
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Elephant Ear (9168) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#988F85LRV
28.09
Elephant Ear's Color Strip
Elephant Ear is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Functional Gray and Backdrop. The strip spans from Alpaca at the lightest end to Well-Bred Brown at the deepest. Strip 241 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Elephant Ear in Rooms
Follow Elephant Ear from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Living Room Photo
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Elephant Ear (9168) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 28.1 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Living room walls wrap in sophisticated, cool-toned Elephant Ear.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The 3 kitchen cabinets images turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Cabinet doors transform with moody, elegant Elephant Ear finish.
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Kitchen cabinetry receives a refined upgrade in Elephant Ear.
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Island and perimeter cabinets shine in deep Elephant Ear.
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4 House Photos
The façade’s movement through sun, shade and season can draw different notes from Elephant Ear (9168). The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
House exterior gains dramatic presence with Elephant Ear siding.
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Exterior facade benefits from the sophisticated tone of Elephant Ear.
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Exterior walls embrace rich, grounded Elephant Ear color.
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Home exterior projects confidence in dark Elephant Ear.
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2 Misc Photos
Elephant Ear (9168) moves through 2 misc images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Front entry door makes bold statement in Elephant Ear.
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Storage boxes and shelving receive stylish refresh in Elephant Ear.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Elephant Ear (9168) brings its neutral character into a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Kitchen cabinets and walls coordinate beautifully in Elephant Ear.
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1 Front Door Photo
Elephant Ear (9168) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Front door entrance creates dramatic curb appeal in Elephant Ear.
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2 Bathroom Photos
Elephant Ear (9168) brings its neutral character into a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Bathroom walls establish serene, spa-like atmosphere in Elephant Ear.
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Vanity cabinetry gains depth and sophistication in Elephant Ear.
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Coordinating Colors
Simple White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 28), opening up a space where Elephant Ear encloses it.
At LRV 74 vs 28, Aged White is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
Simple White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 28), opening up a space where Elephant Ear encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 28) makes Pavestone the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Debonair reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 28), opening up a space where Elephant Ear encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Elephant Ear the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (31 vs 28) makes Pewter Cast the marginally brighter of the two.
Acier reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Hibernate reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 28) makes Pavestone the marginally brighter of the two.
Smooth Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 28 vs 13, Elephant Ear is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Elephant Ear the marginally brighter of the two.
Elephant Ear reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Ironclad encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (28 vs 17) makes Elephant Ear the marginally brighter of the two.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm gray has a bold presence for a neutral. Emphasize this rich hue’s elegance by pairing it with a bright, warm white like Crème.