Mouse's Back vs Portabella
Mouse's Back (Farrow & Ball) and Portabella (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mouse's Back belongs to the beige-greige family and Portabella to the greige-grey family. The 6-point LRV gap — 26 for Mouse's Back vs 20 for Portabella — means Mouse's Back will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 6.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mouse's Back vs Portabella Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mouse's Back on one side and Portabella on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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