Mole vs Mole's Breath

Tikkurila
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Farrow & Ball

Mole is a Tikkurila color while Mole's Breath comes from Farrow & Ball. At LRV 24 vs 20, Mole's Breath will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Mole vs Mole's Breath Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 4.8Noticeable difference

Color Details

Mole
Tikkurila · L487
Hex#817971
LRV19.8
BrandTikkurila
NumberL487
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball · 276
Hex#8b857f
LRV24.1
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number276
Undertone
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessdark
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Mole vs Mole's Breath in Real Spaces

Mole and Mole's Breath are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 2 room types where both colors have photos.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Mole's Breath has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

Mole's Breath
Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath cozy living room interior

@thegreeneyedgirl_

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Mole's Breath gives the walls a little more lift.

Mole's Breath
Farrow and Ball Mole's Breath cozy bedroom paint review

@housenearmeadow

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