Mouse's Back 40 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #998976, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Curio Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #998976 · 40
Mouse's Back
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mouse's Back in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mouse's Back in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallMouse's Back
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCurio Gray
Curio Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Kingsport Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Riverbed's Edge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Truffle
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Maitake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tropical Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Roasted Chestnut
PPG
Very similar
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Whipcord
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mouse's Back
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mouse's Back
#998976
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mouse's Back
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mouse's Back 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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Mouse's Back — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mouse's Back have?
Mouse's Back by Farrow & Ball has a neutral 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 Mouse's Back in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mouse's Back from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mouse's Back are Curio Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sleeping Cabin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kingsport Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mouse's Back'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 Mouse's Back?
Mouse's Back has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mouse's Back's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.