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.
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Elephant Ear vs Stunning Shade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Stunning Shade 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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