Elephant's Breath vs Hazy
Both are Farrow & Ball colors. Hue-wise, Elephant's Breath belongs to the beige-greige family and Hazy to the blue family. At LRV 54 vs 51, Elephant's Breath will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Elephant's Breath's warm character against Hazy's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Elephant's Breath vs Hazy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Elephant's Breath and Hazy in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Elephant's Breath and Hazy is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Elephant's Breath and Hazy is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Elephant's Breath vs Hazy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant's Breath on one side and Hazy 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.