Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Mouse's Back |
| SKU | No. 40 |
| Hex | #958975 |
| RGB | 149, 137, 117 |
| HSL | 37°, 13%, 52% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back
Mouse's Back sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mouse's Back is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Mouse's Back within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #958975 in HSL space. Pair Mouse's Back with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mouse's Back from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Curio Gray (SW 24) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Behr's nearest match is Dry Pasture (PPU8-03), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mouse's Back without repainting risk. See the full Dry Pasture swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Tavern Gray (CW-40) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tavern Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Valspar, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Stone Manor (6006-2A) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mouse's Back
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mouse's Back. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Glidden has no exact twin of Mouse's Back. The nearest is Meander (PPG1029-5) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Meander swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Mouse's Back. The nearest is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Curio Gray (HGSW 0024) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curio Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Cattail Marsh (DEBN59) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cattail Marsh swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Ceramic Pot (0339) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ceramic Pot swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Rodda's nearest match is Olive Brown (CA082), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mouse's Back without repainting risk. See the full Olive Brown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Clare has no exact twin of Mouse's Back. The nearest is Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mouse's Back
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Mouse's Back is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mouse's Back
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Mouse's Back. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →