Eiffel Tower 1022-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #998E83, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elephant Ear from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #998E83 · 1022-5
Eiffel Tower
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Eiffel Tower Technical Profile
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Eiffel Tower in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Eiffel Tower in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEiffel Tower
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsElephant Ear
Elephant Ear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old English Castle
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
State of Mind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Club
Behr
Nearly identical
Seemingly Perfect
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Willow Branch
Kilz
Very similar
Cathedral Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eiffel Tower
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eiffel Tower
#998E83
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 Eiffel Tower
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eiffel Tower 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Eiffel Tower.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eiffel Tower — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eiffel Tower have?
Eiffel Tower by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Eiffel Tower in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eiffel Tower from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eiffel Tower are Elephant Ear by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old English Castle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Shale Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eiffel Tower'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 Eiffel Tower?
Eiffel Tower has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Eiffel Tower's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.