White Elephant 0223 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #E3DBC8, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Winter from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3DBC8 · 0223
White Elephant
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
White Elephant Technical Profile
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White Elephant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to White Elephant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sWhite Elephant
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWarm Winter
Warm Winter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jewett White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Instant Classic
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Paper
Behr
Nearly identical
Daybreak
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Navajo White
PPG
Nearly identical
Shadow White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Paraffin Wax
Kilz
Nearly identical
Golden Weave
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Air .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With White Elephant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
White Elephant
#E3DBC8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for White Elephant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
White Elephant 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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to White Elephant.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
White Elephant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does White Elephant have?
White Elephant by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample White Elephant in your own space before committing.
What colors match White Elephant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to White Elephant are Warm Winter by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Jewett White by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Instant Classic by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting White Elephant'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 White Elephant?
White Elephant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 71.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why White Elephant's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.