Elephant's Breath 229 is a neutral paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #CCBFB3, estimated LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whippet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #CCBFB3 · 229
Elephant's Breath
53%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elephant's Breath Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCBFB3
RGB204, 191, 179
Estimated LRV53.4
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 Familyneutral
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Compare alternatives to Elephant's Breath
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Whippet
PPG
#CEC1B5
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Mannequin
Kilz
#CFC0B3
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Penthouse View
Behr
#CABFB3
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Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#CBBEB0
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Moonbeam
Dunn-Edwards
#C8BDB2
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Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
#CDBFB0
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Dust Bunny
Valspar
#CCBCB0
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Master Manuel
Vista Paint
#C7BBAD
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Bluffwood
Dutch Boy
#C8BFB5
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Hearthstone
Hirshfield's
#C7BEB2
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Colors That Work With Elephant's Breath
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elephant's Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant's Breath are Whippet by PPG (a close digital match), Mannequin by Kilz (a close digital match), Penthouse View by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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