Elephant Gray 4006-2A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #7B8189, estimated LRV 22 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Serious Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #7B8189 · 4006-2A
Elephant Gray
22%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Elephant Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B8189
RGB123, 129, 137
Estimated LRV21.7
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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
BrandValspar
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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 →
Serious Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#7D848B
Close digital match
Industrialized
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#777F86
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Charcoal Linen
Benjamin Moore
#7D8085
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Shadow Mountain
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#7F848E
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Slate Tint
Hirshfield's
#7A818D
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Evening Shadow
PPG
#797E89
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Deep Shale
Behr
#737C84
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Whale Tail
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#7C7D82
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#797B80
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#82898F
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#8B8A8C
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Colors That Work With Elephant Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant Gray
#7B8189
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8885AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant Gray 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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Elephant Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray by Valspar has a cool (blue) 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 Elephant Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Gray are Serious Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Downing Slate by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Industrialized by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elephant Gray'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 Gray?
Elephant Gray has a estimated lightness value of 21.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Elephant Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.