Elephant Ear vs Hibernate
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Elephant Ear belongs to the greige-grey family and Hibernate to the grey family. Hibernate (LRV 38) reflects noticeably more light than Elephant Ear (LRV 28), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Elephant Ear runs warm while Hibernate is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Ear vs Hibernate Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Hibernate 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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