Elephant Gray vs Shantung
Where Elephant Gray belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Shantung is a Tikkurila color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Shantung (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Elephant Gray (LRV 42), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.3, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Elephant Gray vs Shantung Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Gray on one side and Shantung on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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