What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No. 229) is #C9C1B8. Its sRGB values are R: 201, G: 193, B: 184.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Elephant's Breath?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath is 52. This makes it a balanced mid-tone color suitable for whole-house applications.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath is Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) with a 92.8% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 1.98), saving $63 per gallon.

What undertones does Elephant's Breath have?

Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath features Warm Gray, Gentle Magenta-Pink, Earthy Taupe undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 229Grays & Greiges

Elephant's Breath

An invigorating mid-tone contemporary gray with a unique hint of magenta. Changes delightfully in west-facing afternoon light.

Dominant Undertones:

Warm GrayGentle Magenta-PinkEarthy Taupe

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

52/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$97/gal

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Elephant's Breath

HEX: #C9C1B8 • LRV: 52

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Elephant's Breath#C9C1B8

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#C9C1B8

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

201, 193, 184

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

52%

Reflects Light

HSL

32°, 14%, 75%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,4,8,21

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Elephant's Breath

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$970 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

92.8% Match

Elephant's Breath

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Repose Gray

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7015)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):1.98

LRV Comparison:52 vs 58

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

91.8% Match

Elephant's Breath

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Worldly Gray

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7043)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.21

LRV Comparison:52 vs 57

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Behr Alternative

90.3% Match

Elephant's Breath

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Graceful Gray

Behr (PPU18-12)

$48/gal

💰 Saves $97 per gallon

67% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.54

LRV Comparison:52 vs 56

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

89.6% Match

Elephant's Breath

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Agreeable Gray

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7029)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.7

LRV Comparison:52 vs 60

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Elephant's Breath Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Repose Gray	SW 7015	92.8%	1.98	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Revere Pewter	HC-172	85.8%	3.44	$94	View Specs
Behr	Graceful Gray	PPU18-12	90.3%	2.54	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Shiplap	JG-01	60%	10.92	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Warm Putty	6006-1A	78.5%	4.89	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Elephant's Breath

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Elephant's Breath in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant's Breath

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath?

The official hexadecimal color code is #C9C1B8. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 201, Green: 193, Blue: 184.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Elephant's Breath?

Elephant's Breath has an LRV of 52. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Elephant's Breath?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), scoring a 92.8% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $63 per gallon.