Elephant Ear vs Starry Night paint color comparison

Elephant Ear vs Starry Night

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Elephant Ear reads as greige-grey, while Starry Night reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 69 vs 28, Starry Night will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Elephant Ear's warm character against Starry Night's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 28.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Sherwin-Williams · 9168
LRV28.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9168
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Starry Night
Sherwin-Williams · 6540
LRV69.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6540
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Elephant Ear vs Starry Night Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Starry Night on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.