Elephant Ear vs Tabby Cat Gray
Elephant Ear (Sherwin-Williams) and Tabby Cat Gray (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Elephant Ear reads as greige-grey, while Tabby Cat Gray reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 28 vs 28 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.1 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Elephant Ear vs Tabby Cat Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Elephant Ear and Tabby Cat Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Elephant Ear vs Tabby Cat Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Elephant Ear on one side and Tabby Cat Gray 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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