Elephant Tusk OC-8 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4DCC4, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mission Hills from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4DCC4 · OC-8
Elephant Tusk
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elephant Tusk Technical Profile
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Elephant Tusk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elephant Tusk 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 Tusk
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sMission Hills
Mission Hills
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mission Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Irresistible
PPG
Nearly identical
Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Unforgettable
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chartreuse Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Radiance
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elephant Tusk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant Tusk
#E4DCC4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant Tusk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant Tusk Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Elephant Tusk.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elephant Tusk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant Tusk have?
Elephant Tusk by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elephant Tusk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elephant Tusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Tusk are Mission Hills by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mission Hills by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Irresistible by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elephant Tusk'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 Tusk?
Elephant Tusk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Elephant Tusk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.