Pachyderm
Pachyderm is a Neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#BAB3A6LRV
45.22
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 45 vs 27, Pachyderm is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 8, Pachyderm is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 47 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 45 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 48 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 45 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Techno Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Jogging Path reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 45 vs 7, Pachyderm is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 45, Starry Night is decisively the brighter choice.
Pachyderm reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 20), opening up a space where Soulful Blue encloses it.
Pachyderm reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 28), opening up a space where Dusty Heather encloses it.
At LRV 45 vs 3, Pachyderm is decisively the brighter choice.
Lavender Wisp reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 45), opening up a space where Pachyderm encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Touch of Grey reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 45), opening up a space where Pachyderm encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 45, On The Rocks is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (45 vs 38) makes Pachyderm the marginally brighter of the two.
Pachyderm reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 25), opening up a space where River Reed encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm, sophisticated gray evokes the quiet strength of natural stone and weathered linen, bringing an understated elegance to any room. Its earthy undertones create a grounding atmosphere perfect for bedrooms, living spaces, or as a refined complement to warm wood tones and cream-colored accents.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.