Mold can be many different colors. Black, greenish, or gray mold are common, but it can also be brown, purple, white, orange, yellow, pink, red, or a mixture of these colors. The color doesn't identify the specific type of mold.
Here's a breakdown of the various colors mold can appear in:
Common Mold Colors
- Black: Often associated with Stachybotrys chartarum, but other molds can also be black.
- Greenish: Many molds appear greenish, varying in shade.
- Gray: Common in many mold varieties.
Other Possible Mold Colors
- Brown: Can develop in various conditions and with different mold types.
- Purple: Though less common, certain molds exhibit purple hues.
- White: Some molds start white and change color as they mature.
- Orange: Can be found on foods or in damp areas.
- Yellow: Also possible in various types of mold.
- Pink: Some molds appear in pink colors.
- Red: Certain types can show a red hue.
- Mixtures: Often, multiple colors are present in a single mold growth.
Importance of Color
The color of mold does not indicate the type or toxicity, according to research. The color is not a reliable way to identify a mold.
What To Do About Mold?
- Do not identify mold by color: The color of mold doesn't indicate the type or toxicity of the mold.
- Contact a professional: If you find mold in your home, it’s always recommended to get it identified and professionally remediated.
