Elephant's Breath 229 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CCBFB3, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whippet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CCBFB3 · 229
Elephant's Breath
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elephant's Breath Technical Profile
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Elephant's Breath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elephant's Breath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallElephant's Breath
Nearly identical
PPGWhippet
Whippet
PPG
Nearly identical
Mannequin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Penthouse View
Behr
Nearly identical
Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dust Bunny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Master Manuel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bluffwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elephant's Breath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant's Breath
#CCBFB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant's Breath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant's Breath 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's Breath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant's Breath have?
Elephant's Breath by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Elephant's Breath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elephant's Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant's Breath are Whippet by PPG (a near-identical match), Mannequin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Penthouse View by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elephant's Breath'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's Breath?
Elephant's Breath has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.4, 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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Why Elephant's Breath's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.