Mouse's Back vs Habitat
Where Mouse's Back belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Habitat is a Sherwin-Williams color. Mouse's Back reads as beige-greige, while Habitat reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mouse's Back (LRV 26) reflects noticeably more light than Habitat (LRV 21), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mouse's Back vs Habitat in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mouse's Back and Habitat are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Mouse's Back reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Mouse's Back vs Habitat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mouse's Back on one side and Habitat 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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