Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
No. 276
Mole's Breath is the darker companion to Elephant's Breath, a rich mid-dark gray with a warm, slightly brown base. It is heavy enough to ground a scheme on cabinetry, paneling, or a media wall, while staying softer than charcoal. Farrow & Ball designed these neutrals to layer, so it slots naturally above Elephant's Breath and below Strong White in a tonal scheme.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Classic French Gray SW 0077 (#888782) · Dovetail SW 7018 (#908A83) · Mink SW 6004 (#847B77)
Benjamin Moore: Dolphin AF-715 (#85837D) · Street Chic CSP-45 (#848480) · Chelsea Gray HC-168 (#86847C)
Similar Farrow & Ball colors: Stoke No. CC7 (#93908A) · Plummett No. 272 (#8C8E8D) · Chemise No. 216 (#989188)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Mole's Breath?
The hex code for Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath No. 276 is #87847F. In RGB that is 135, 132, 127. Use these values to reproduce Mole's Breath in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mole's Breath?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Mole's Breath is Dolphin AF-715 (#85837D). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Mole's Breath warm or cool?
Mole's Breath is a warm gray, its brown-taupe undertone keeping it velvety rather than steely. The LRV is approximately 23, dark enough to absorb most light and create real enveloping depth. In warm lamplight it reads brown-gray and cozy; in flat northern daylight it cools toward a classic dark gray. It is one of the safer dark neutrals for rooms with mixed light.
Why does Mole's Breath look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #87847F as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval. Farrow & Ball does not publish official hex codes, so this value is a close third-party approximation.
What LRV does Mole's Breath have?
Mole's Breath has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 23, meaning it reflects about 23% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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