Elephant Ear vs Stunning Shade

Elephant Ear and Stunning Shade come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Elephant Ear belongs to the greige-grey family and Stunning Shade to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 28 for Elephant Ear vs 12 for Stunning Shade — means Elephant Ear will open up a space more effectively. Where Elephant Ear leans warm, Stunning Shade reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 20.1 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.