Both are unpleasant fungi, but they're not the same thing. Mildew appears like a powdery grey or white color, whereas mold looks slimy and can come in a variety of colors: black, green ...

It can be white, green, brown, or black in color. Both mold and mildew are fungi. Mold and mildew both have a stale, musty, earthy smell. Their odor has been compared to that of wet socks or ...