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Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back

No. 40 · #968976 · LRV 25.7

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray is a 98% match

Mouse's Back (No. 40) is a dark yellow from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 25.7 (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 Sherwin-Williams Curio Gray (98% match).

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LRV

25.7 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 40

HEX

#968976

RGB

150, 137, 118

HSL

36°, 13%, 53%

Family

Yellows

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Mouse's Back FAQ

What undertone does Mouse's Back have?

Mouse's Back has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. 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 Mouse's Back?

Mouse's Back has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.7 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 Mouse's Back in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Curio Gray (SW 0024), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Curio Gray (HGSW0024), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Kingsport Gray (HC-86), 98%; Valspar: Stone Manor (6006-2A), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Zesty Coriander (DEBN74), 97%; Behr: Light Truffle (PPU5-06A), 96%; PPG: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 94%; Glidden: Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30), 94%. 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 Mouse's Back?

The HEX code of Mouse's Back (No. 40) is #968976, RGB 150, 137, 118. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.