Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back 40
| Official page: | Mouse's Back 40 |
| Code: | 40 |
| Name: | Mouse's Back |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back?
Farrow and Ball's Mouse's Back is a warm and inviting grey-brown color that adds a cozy feel to any space. It's a versatile color that works well in a variety of settings, from traditional to contemporary. Use it as a neutral base color in a room and pair it with accent colors like soft blues, greens, or blush pinks for a calming and sophisticated look. It also works well with natural materials like wood and stone, making it a great choice for a rustic or earthy interior design scheme.
Mouse's Back for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Mouse's Back for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 40 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 40 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Mouse's Back for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back reviews
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What are Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back undertones?
The undertone of Mouse's Back can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#998976
RGB code:
153, 137, 118
Is Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back 40 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
40 Mouse's Back HSL code: 33, 15%, 53%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Mouse's Back
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Mouse's Back:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
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Mouse's Back
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Mouse's Back with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.
LRV of Mouse's Back
Mouse's Back has an LRV of 26.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.25%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #998976 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 137, 118 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.00%, 53.73%, 46.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 22.88% Value: 60.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 15, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.46 Yellow: 22.88 Key: 40.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 139.618 I: 15.64 Q: -2.528 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.352 Y: 25.972 Z: 20.812 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.011 a:2.845 b:12.397 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.011 u:11.004 v:16.081 | |
| Decimal | 10062198 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.963, -0.388, 11.461 | |
Farrow and Ball 40 Mouse's Back
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Color equivalents
S484
Conglomerate
Tikkurila
10YY 30/106
Brave Ground
Dulux
RAL 1019
Grey beige
RAL Classic
RAL 1035
Pearl beige
RAL Classic
10962
Sandy
Jotun
90YR 29/096
Rich Praline 3
Dulux
S486
Vulcanite
Tikkurila
V467
Bastion
Tikkurila
11130
Shade
Jotun
1929
Nutmeg
Jotun
50YY 27/105
Common Dormouse
Dulux
20YY 24/177
Caramel Sand 1
Dulux
30YY 33/145
Chalky Downs 2
Dulux
RAL 7034
Yellow grey
RAL Classic
233
Serpentine
Little Greene
12181
Soft Comfort
Jotun
243
Charleston Gray
Farrow and Ball
40YY 25/074
Urban Walk
Dulux
