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Elephant Skin vs Mole's Breath

Behr Elephant Skin PPU18-16 compared with Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath No.276

Elephant Skin is a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Mole's Breath. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Elephant Skin on the left and Mole's Breath on the right
Elephant Skin · BehrMole's Breath · Farrow & BallPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.6 · Very close

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Elephant SkinMole's Breath
BrandBehrFarrow & Ball
CodePPU18-16No.276
LRV3333
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#A19C93#A19A8E
Good forbedrooms, officesbedrooms, offices

Questions

What is the difference between Elephant Skin and Mole's Breath?

Elephant Skin is a touch cooler and a touch more muted than Mole's Breath. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Elephant Skin or Mole's Breath?

They have the same LRV (33), so they're equally light.

How does Elephant Skin compare to Mole's Breath in a north-facing room?

In north light Elephant Skin will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Mole's Breath.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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