Elusion 1005-2 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2CFCC, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Worsted from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D2CFCC · 1005-2
Elusion
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Elusion Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2CFCC
RGB210, 207, 204
Estimated LRV62.7
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 Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
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Brown Rice
Kilz
#D1CEC9
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Cement Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CECDCB
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Touch of Grey
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CFCA
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Soft Lilac
Behr
#D6D0CC
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Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
#D2CEC8
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Silver Spoon
Dunn-Edwards
#D3D3D2
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Silver Queen
Vista Paint
#CAC8C4
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Colors That Work With Elusion
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elusion
#D2CFCC
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 Elusion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elusion 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Elusion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elusion have?
Elusion by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Elusion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elusion are Worsted by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Santo by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Brown Rice by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elusion'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 Elusion?
Elusion has a estimated lightness value of 62.7, 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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