GREYS

Chorus of Elephants

#8E8987

RGB 142, 137, 135 · HSL 17°, 3%, 54% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 44

Chorus of Elephants is #8E8987 in HEX — rgb(142, 137, 135), hsl(17°, 3%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 44%).

Chorus of Elephants pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 17°, 3%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#8E8987

RGB142, 137, 135

HSL17°, 3%, 54%

HSV17°, 5%, 56%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 44

Decimal9341319

CSS RGBrgb(142, 137, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 3%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Olive Gray 4002-2A

ΔE 1.2 · #908886

Kilz

Approaching Storm RL190

ΔE 1.3 · #8D8B89

Behr

Creek Bend 790F-4

ΔE 1.4 · #928C89

Dulux

Parisian Grey SN4C8

ΔE 1.5 · #928A87

PPG

Antique Silver 1002-5

ΔE 1.9 · #918E8C

Dunn-Edwards

Looking Glass DE6376

ΔE 2 · #888786

Benjamin Moore

Cinder AF-705

ΔE 2.2 · #878684

Farrow & Ball

Plummett 272

ΔE 2.3 · #8D8D8B

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 2.5 · #878787

Sherwin-Williams

Classic French Gray SW0077

ΔE 2.6 · #888782

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 2.8 · #8B8A8C

Vista Paint

Cast in Stone K-818

ΔE 2.8 · #858483

RAL

Grey Aluminium 9007

ΔE 3 · #8F8F8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Greystoke 575

ΔE 4 · #88857D

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 4.3 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 8.1 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E8987

#868B8D

Analogous

#8D8688

#8E8987

#8D8C86

Triadic

#8E8987

#868D88

#88868D

Split-Complementary

#8E8987

#868D8C

#86888D

Tetradic

#8E8987

#888D86

#868B8D

#8C868D

Monochromatic

#3F3C3B

#666260

#8E8987

#B2AFAE

#D7D6D5

Rectangle

#8E8987

#8B8D86

#868B8D

#88868D

Compound

#8E8987

#8D8C86

#868B8D

#86888D

Variations

Lighter

#A4A09E

#BAB8B7

#D7D6D5

Darker

#726D6B

#4E4B49

#2E2B2B

Saturation

#8B8989

#8D8886

#C6704D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.08:1

Deuteranopia

#8E8987

#8B8B88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E8987

#8A8A87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E8987

#8E8989

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Chorus of Elephants gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AA9380

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#8E8987

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9798A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#588292

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #8E8987;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E8987;

CSS Variable

--color-chorus-of-elephants: #8E8987;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chorus-of-elephants': '#8E8987' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E8987] text-[#8E8987]

SCSS

$chorus-of-elephants: #8E8987;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E8987?

#8E8987 is Chorus of Elephants, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #8E8987 warm or cool?

Chorus of Elephants reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chorus of Elephants?

Chorus of Elephants works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Chorus of Elephants?

Chorus of Elephants pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Chorus of Elephants?

You can download Chorus of Elephants on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Chorus of Elephants?

The hex code is #8E8987. In RGB it's 142, 137, 135, and in HSL it's 17°, 3%, 54%.

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