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Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath

No. 276 · #888580 · LRV ~23.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Dolphin (~98% proximity)

Mole's Breath (No. 276) is a dark warm gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Dolphin (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Mole's Breath in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.6 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 276

HEX

#888580

RGB

136, 133, 128

HSL

38°, 3%, 52%

Family

Grays

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Mole's Breath FAQ

What undertone does Mole's Breath have?

Mole's Breath is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Mole's Breath?

Mole's Breath has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Mole's Breath in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Dolphin (AF-715), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Pod (DEGR49), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Classic French Gray (SW 0077), ~98% proximity; Behr: Pier (PPU8-22), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Downpour (PPG1010-5), ~95% proximity; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Mole's Breath?

The HEX code of Mole's Breath (No. 276) is #888580, RGB 136, 133, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.