Elephant Tusk OC-8 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E4DCC4, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E4DCC4 · OC-8
Elephant Tusk
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elephant Tusk Technical Profile
HEX Code#E4DCC4
RGB228, 220, 196
Estimated LRV71.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Mission Hills
Hirshfield's
#E2DAC3
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Mission Hills
Vista Paint
#E2DAC3
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Irresistible
PPG
#E6DDC6
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Ionic Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
#E7DFC5
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Pancake Batter
Dutch Boy
#E7DFC5
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Unforgettable
Valspar
#E4DCC7
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Air .03
Colorhouse
#E5DFC9
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Chartreuse Frost
Behr
#E3DAC5
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Natural Radiance
Dunn-Edwards
#E7DCC1
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Paraffin Wax
Kilz
#E4D9C3
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Colors That Work With Elephant Tusk
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elephant Tusk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Tusk are Mission Hills by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mission Hills by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Irresistible by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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