Gray paint color
Elephant's Breath

A warm gray with a hint of pink
Elephant's Breath is a warm gray with a subtle pink cast. It pairs easily with pale neutrals and deeper brown tones.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Pink
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
Color & light
Color and lighting
Its pink undertone can shift toward lilac in cooler light.
Temperature
warmIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 199
- Green
- 190
- Blue
- 179
HSL
- Hue
- 33°
- Saturation
- 15%
- Lightness
- 74%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Bright daylight gives it a softer gray look.
Cool or indirect light
Cooler light can make it look slightly lilac.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps bring out the pink and taupe tones.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Elephant's Breath in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Warm gray walls frame the white fireplace and striped chairs.

Dining room
Warm gray paneling complements the cream dining chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Gray cabinets sit beside a pale range arch and timber island.

Bedroom
Warm gray walls complement the wood bed and cream bedding.

Home office
Matching walls and shelves surround the timber desk.

Bathroom
Warm gray paneling softens the checkerboard bathroom floor.
Exterior
See Elephant's Breath on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Warm gray siding sits above a stone porch base.

Front door
The warm gray door blends softly with the pale entrance.

Shutters & trim
Gray shutters pick up the muted tones in the plaster.

Fences & garden structures
The pale gray picket fence sits among white flowers.

Stucco
Warm gray stucco complements the stone path and dark roof.

Garage door
A gray garage door blends into the broad stucco facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Elephant's Breath
White and dark gray
Clean white trim with a deep gray accent.
- Elephant's BreathNo. 229 · Main color
- All WhiteNo. 2005 · Second color
- RailingsNo. 31 · Accent color
Soft white and green-gray
A warm white and muted green-gray.
- Elephant's BreathNo. 229 · Main color
- PointingNo. 2003 · Second color
- PigeonNo. 25 · Accent color
White and pink
Warm white with a plaster pink accent.
- Elephant's BreathNo. 229 · Main color
- School House WhiteNo. 291 · Second color
- Setting PlasterNo. 231 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby gray shades, from light to dark.
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