Mole's Breath 276 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #8B857F, estimated 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.
Farrow & Ball · #8B857F · 276
Mole's Breath
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mole's Breath Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B857F
RGB139, 133, 127
Estimated LRV23.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Colors That Work With Mole's Breath
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Metropolis by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), So Sublime by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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