This also explains the color difference in the elevation borders:
A grey border indicates that the elevation was created directly within the room. As a result, the options for Deduct Ground, Deduct Walls, and Is Recess will be available.
A light purple border means the elevation was initially created outside the room and later moved inside. In this case, the checkboxes for Deduct Ground, Deduct Walls, and Is Recess will NOT be available.