Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Elephant Gray (1005-5) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Elephant Gray
Elephant Gray is a balanced, medium gray with warm undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 24 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
PPG Paints also lists this same color under code 15-17.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Elephant Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Elephant Gray
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1005-5
- Hex
- #8D847F
- RGB
- 141, 132, 127
- HSL
- 21, 6%, 53%
- CMYK
- 0, 6, 10, 45Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 55.8, 2.5, 3.9
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-elephant-gray
- LRV
- 24 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.