Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath 276

Official page:Mole's Breath 276
Code:276
Name:Mole's Breath
Brand:Farrow and Ball

What color is Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath?

Farrow and Ball's Mole's Breath (276) is a sophisticated hue that exudes a sense of depth and warmth. This versatile color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like off-whites and warm beiges, creating a harmonious and elegant ambiance. For a bolder look, consider combining Mole's Breath with deep blues or rich greens to add a pop of color and drama to your space. The muted tones of Mole's Breath make it a timeless choice for any room, adding a touch of understated luxury to your home decor. Experiment with different color combinations to find the perfect balance that reflects your personal style and aesthetic preferences.

Mole's Breath for bedroom (5 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Mole's Breath for living room (6 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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Farrow and Ball 276 for bathroom (3 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark grey real bathrooms.

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Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath undertones?

Mole's Breath has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#8B857F

RGB code:

139, 133, 127

Is Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath 276 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 30°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

276 Mole's Breath HSL code: 30, 5%, 52%

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.

How light temperature affects Mole's Breath

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Mole's Breath with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Farrow and Ball Selvedge and Wine Dark.

LRV of Mole's Breath

Mole's Breath has an LRV of 24.07% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 24.07%, 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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HEX#8b857fCopy color code
RGB Decimal139, 133, 127Copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 52.16%, 49.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 8.63% Value: 54.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(30, 5, 52)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.32 Yellow: 8.63 Key: 45.49Copy color code
YIQY: 134.11 I: 5.503 Q: -0.598Copy color code
XYZX: 22.865 Y: 23.797 Z: 23.462Copy color code
CIE LabL:55.884 a:1.124 b:4.034Copy color code
CIE LuvL:55.884 u:3.861 v:5.365Copy color code
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Hunter Lab48.782, -1.701, 5.632Copy color code
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