Mole's Breath 276 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8B857F, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eagle Rock from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B857F · 276
Mole's Breath
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mole's Breath Technical Profile
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Mole's Breath in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mole's Breath in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallMole's Breath
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEagle Rock
Eagle Rock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
So Sublime
PPG
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Dovetail
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dolphin Pod
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mountain Smoke
Valspar
Very similar
Chocolate Chiffon
Behr
Very similar
Enchanted
Kilz
Very similar
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mole's Breath
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mole's Breath
#8B857F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mole's Breath
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mole's Breath Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
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Mole's Breath — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mole's Breath have?
Mole's Breath by Farrow & Ball has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mole's Breath in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mole's Breath from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mole's Breath are Eagle Rock by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Metropolis by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), So Sublime by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mole's Breath's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mole's Breath?
Mole's Breath has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Mole's Breath's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.