Pale Straw vs Mizzle
Where Pale Straw belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Pale Straw belongs to the beige-yellow family and Mizzle to the grey family. Pale Straw (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Mizzle (LRV 52), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Pale Straw runs yellow while Mizzle is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Pale Straw vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Straw 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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