Green Balsam vs Mizzle
Green Balsam is a Behr color while Mizzle comes from Farrow & Ball. Green Balsam reads as green-grey, while Mizzle reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 52 vs 39, Mizzle will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Green Balsam's green character against Mizzle's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Green Balsam vs Mizzle in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Green Balsam and Mizzle are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Mizzle will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Green Balsam would.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Mizzle will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Green Balsam would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Mizzle will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Green Balsam would.
Color Details
Green Balsam vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Green Balsam on one side and Mizzle on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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