Elephant Ear vs Frosted Emerald
Elephant Ear and Frosted Emerald come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Elephant Ear belongs to the greige-grey family and Frosted Emerald to the green family. The 9-point LRV gap — 37 for Frosted Emerald vs 28 for Elephant Ear — means Frosted Emerald will open up a space more effectively. Where Elephant Ear leans warm, Frosted Emerald reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Elephant Ear vs Frosted Emerald Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Frosted Emerald 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.
More Elephant Ear comparisons
See how Elephant Ear stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
