Elephant Trunk 436-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BBBEBF, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Silver from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #BBBEBF · 436-3DB
Elephant Trunk
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elephant Trunk Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBBEBF
RGB187, 190, 191
Estimated LRV51.2
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 Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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French Silver
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#B8BCBE
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#BEC1C3
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Whirlwind
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#BEC0C2
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Prairie Smoke
Vista Paint
#BABDBC
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Platinum Ring
Kilz
#BCC1C3
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Marseilles
Hirshfield's
#B7BBBB
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Thundercloud Gray
Benjamin Moore
#B9BEC1
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Rocky Shelter
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#C0C2C2
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Foil
Dunn-Edwards
#C0C3C4
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Colors That Work With Elephant Trunk
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant Trunk
#BBBEBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858FAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant Trunk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant Trunk 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 Trunk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant Trunk have?
Elephant Trunk by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Trunk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Trunk are French Silver by Behr (a close digital match), Lazy Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Whirlwind by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elephant Trunk'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 Trunk?
Elephant Trunk has a estimated lightness value of 51.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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