Farrow & Ball
Mouse's Back No. 40
Mouse's Back by Farrow & Ball
Mouse's Back (No. 40) is a medium-to-dark clear, saturated color, with an estimated LRV of 30. It works well for living rooms, bedrooms and cabinets where you want color without darkness.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Mouse's Back equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Mouse's Back
Mouse's Back is closest to taupe. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Mouse's Back?
Estimated from its screen color, Mouse's Back has an LRV of about 30. Farrow & Ball publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Mouse's Back warm or cool?
Mouse's Back is a clear color rather than a neutral, so its hue matters more than its undertone.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Mouse's Back?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Dorian Gray (SW 7017), with a color difference of 7.1 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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