For replicating the Gris Éléphant color of the Hermès 24/24 bag (often close to shades such as Etoupe or Gris Asphalt), Shebag’s color-difference control focuses primarily on precise leather raw-material matching and strict production process quality control.

The foundation of Shebag’s color accuracy lies in its cooperation with top-tier European tanneries, including suppliers to Hermès, to source the same semi-tanned leather used upstream. This means that before dyeing, the leather Shebag receives has the same physical structure and natural dye-absorption characteristics as the authentic leather, providing a perfect starting point for precise color reproduction.

During the dyeing process, Shebag conducts meticulous color matching. Visual comparisons are performed under standardized light sources that simulate natural daylight and indoor lighting, ensuring the color appears natural and consistent in all environments, and avoiding common low-end replica issues such as dull “dead grey” or bluish tones.

The 24/24 bag often uses leathers such as Evercolor or Togo, both of which have natural grain textures where dye uniformity is critical. Shebag ensures that during tumbling and tanning, the dye penetrates evenly and deeply into the leather fibers rather than merely sitting on the surface, which would create a cheap, coated appearance. This results in a color that looks rich, deep, and naturally integrated with the leather.