Elk Skin 0565 is a off-white paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #EAE6DC, estimated LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Au Lait from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #EAE6DC · 0565
Elk Skin
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elk Skin Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAE6DC
RGB234, 230, 220
Estimated LRV79.3
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 Familyoff-white
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Elk Skin
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Whisper Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#E9E5DA
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Dogwood Blossom
PPG
#E9E6DD
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Dove Wing
Benjamin Moore
#EAE7DC
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Pearly White
Sherwin-Williams
#E8E3D9
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Luna Moon
Vista Paint
#EDE9E0
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Shell White
Valspar
#EEE9DE
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Tender Cloud
Dutch Boy
#EAE7DF
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Ivory Palace
Behr
#EEE9DD
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White Modern
Kilz
#EDEAE2
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Elk Skin
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elk Skin
#EAE6DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elk Skin
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elk Skin 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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Elk Skin — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elk Skin have?
Elk Skin by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Skin from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elk Skin are Au Lait by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Whisper Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dogwood Blossom by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elk Skin'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 Skin?
Elk Skin has a estimated lightness value of 79.3, 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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