Elephant Ear 9168 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #988F85, LRV 28 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shale Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #988F85 · 9168
Elephant Ear
28%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Elephant Ear in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elephant Ear in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsElephant Ear
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsShale Stone
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Eiffel Tower
PPG
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Granite Cliff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Country Club
Behr
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elephant Ear
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant Ear
#988F85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant Ear
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant Ear 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Elephant Ear — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant Ear have?
Elephant Ear by Sherwin-Williams 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 Elephant Ear in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elephant Ear from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Ear are Shale Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Eiffel Tower by PPG (a near-identical match), Camel's Hump by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elephant Ear'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 Ear?
Elephant Ear has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.0, 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 Elephant Ear's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.