Elephant Ear

Elephant Ear by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Elephant Ear sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 32°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 28%. Saturation is around 8%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 56%. Hue is close to 32°. The hex value is #988f85. The RGB value is 152, 143, 133.

Elephant Ear has brightness around 28%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Elephant Ear 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.

Elephant Ear 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.

Elephant Ear is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.