Elk Horn AF-105 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #988669, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Path from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #988669 · AF-105
Elk Horn
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elk Horn Technical Profile
HEX Code#988669
RGB152, 134, 105
Estimated LRV24.7
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 Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Elk Horn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elk Horn
#988669
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elk Horn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elk Horn Room Palettes
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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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Elk Horn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elk Horn have?
Elk Horn by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Elk Horn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elk Horn are Prairie Path by Valspar (a close digital match), Winter Delta by Valspar (a close digital match), Toffee Crunch by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elk Horn'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 Elk Horn?
Elk Horn has a estimated lightness value of 24.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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