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Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath

No. 276 · #888580 · LRV 23.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Dolphin is a 98% match

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

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LRV

23.6 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Benjamin Moore: Dolphin (AF-715), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Pod (DEGR49), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Classic French Gray (SW 0077), 98%; Behr: Pier (PPU8-22), 98%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 96%; Glidden: Downpour (PPG1010-5), 95%; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.