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Elephant Gray

42%LRV Value
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Elephant Gray 2109-50 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B6ACA8, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is London Coach from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Elephant Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B6ACA8
RGB182, 172, 168
LRV42.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Elephant Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Elephant Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreElephant Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparLondon Coach

London Coach

Valspar

Nearly identical

Silver Plated

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Slate Pebble

PPG

Nearly identical

Natural Echo

Kilz

Nearly identical

Mauvelous

Behr

Nearly identical

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Smoky Wings

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Smoky Wings

Vista Paint

Very similar

Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Smoky Mountain

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Elephant Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Elephant Gray

#B6ACA8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Elephant Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Slate Pebble

Complement

Cystern

Elephant Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Northwood Brown

Pop

Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Kalamata

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Steamed Spinach

Pop

Lake Tahoe

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Elephant Gray.

Smoke Mirrors

Benjamin Moore · CSP-105

#B2AEA3

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Urban Sophisticate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-160

#BDB6A2

Monet

Benjamin Moore · 1243

#C0A5A1

Nightingale

Benjamin Moore · AF-670

#B7B5B3

Inspired

Benjamin Moore · AF-595

#AD9FAB

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Prestige

Behr · 750B-4

#B4ADAD

Olive It

PPG · 1032-3

#AEAB9A

Elephant Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elephant Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elephant Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Gray are London Coach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Plated by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Slate Pebble by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elephant Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Elephant Gray?
Elephant Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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