Elephants are often grey in color, although an elephants color can also vary from light grey in color to a grayish-black color.
And some African elephants might even appear to be brown or reddish after they roll in the mud.
And Asian elephants will often have patches of depigmentation, especially on their head.
Elephants are mainly known for their grey skin, but like mentioned above they can vary in color.
African elephants are more a dull, brownish-grey color.
Asian elephants are predominantly grey in color, but they can also have the patches of depigmentation which most particularly is on the head of the elephant but can also appear on the elephants ears and trunk.
Elephants often also take mud baths and roll in mud, which can also change the elephants apparent color.
And African elephants, in particular, may also appear to be reddish or brown after they wallow in the colored mud.
Elephants are also covered in sparse, bristly hairs, which can also affect the elephants overall appearance.
And the specific shade of grey color of elephants can also vary depending on the individual elephant and their environment.