ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-100 and Farrow & Ball 40, ΔE 8.62 apart
Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage (HC-100) and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (40) measure a delta-E of 8.62 apart. Mouse's Back is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mouse's Back holds more color, chroma 12.4 against 10.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Gloucester Sage depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 19.3 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back are delta-E 8.62 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage and Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back is delta-E 8.62.
Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back is lighter than Benjamin Moore Gloucester Sage by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gloucester Sage | Mouse's Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | HC-100 | 40 |
| Hex | #7B7665 | #958975 |
| Light reflectance | 19.3 | 25.6 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 10.1 | 12.4 |
| Hue angle | 96.7° | 84.9° |
| Color family | tan | tan |