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Benjamin Moore Elephant Gray 2109-50

Elephant Gray

Benjamin Moore

2109-50

About Elephant Gray by Benjamin Moore

Elephant Gray 2109-50 by Benjamin Moore is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 42% and hue near 17° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 41.7%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #b5aba7

RGB: 181, 171, 167

Hue17°

Saturation9%

Lightness68%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Elephant Gray from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Elephant Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Elephant Gray 2109-50 a warm or cool color?
Elephant Gray by Benjamin Moore is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Elephant Gray?
Elephant Gray sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 17°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Elephant Gray?
Brightness is about 42%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 68%. Hue is close to 17°. The hex value is #b5aba7. The RGB value is 181, 171, 167.
Is Elephant Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Elephant Gray has brightness around 42%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Elephant Gray?
You can match Elephant Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Elephant Gray work best in a home?
Elephant Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Elephant Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Elephant Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Elephant Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Elephant Gray in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Elephant Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Elephant Gray. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.