Sherwin-Williams Dovetail vs Farrow & Ball Mouse’s Back
Compare undertones, light reflectance, and visual depth side by side.
Color Comparison
| Dovetail | Mouse’s Back |
|---|
| HEX | #8F8A82 | #8A8175 |
| LRV | 26 | 25 |
| Undertone | warm | warm |
| Hue | 86° | 81° |
| Perceptual Difference (ΔE) | 3.87 |
| LRV Difference | 1 |
Design Comparison
- Mouse’s Back reads slightly warmer than Dovetail.
- These colors are very close, with subtle perceptual differences.
Design Insight
- Mouse’s Back appears slightly warmer than Dovetail.
- Dovetail reflects more light and will feel brighter in most spaces.
- Mouse’s Back may feel heavier in low-light rooms compared to Dovetail.
