Alloy vs Elephant Ear
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Alloy belongs to the grey family and Elephant Ear to the greige-grey family. At LRV 28 vs 25, Elephant Ear 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 — Alloy's neutral character against Elephant Ear's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Alloy vs Elephant Ear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alloy on one side and Elephant Ear 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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