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#B5ABA7
Elephant Gray pulls into the pale end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 17°, 9%, 68%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Benjamin Moore
Elephant Gray 2109-50
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →#B5ABA7 is Elephant Gray, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Elephant Gray reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
Elephant Gray works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
Elephant Gray pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
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#B5ABA7 converts to RGB 181, 171, 167.