Serenata vs Mizzle

SerenataBenjamin MoorevsMizzleFarrow & BallΔE 15.5Distinct difference

Serenata (Benjamin Moore) and Mizzle (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Serenata reads as blue, while Mizzle reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 52 vs 52 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Serenata leans blue, Mizzle reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Serenata
Benjamin Moore · AF-535
Hex#ABC1CC
LRV51.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-535
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball · 266
Hex#c0c2b3
LRV51.6
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number266
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Serenata vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Serenata on one side and Mizzle on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Serenata comparisons

See how Serenata stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Serenata
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Serenata
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Serenata
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Serenata is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Serenata
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Serenata
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Serenata
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Serenata
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Serenata
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Serenata
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Serenata
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Serenata
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Serenata is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Serenata
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Serenata
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Serenata is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Serenata
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Serenata is the lighter choice

Black grey
Serenata
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Serenata is the lighter choice

Piazza
Serenata
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Serenata
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Serenata
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Serenata
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Serenata
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Serenata is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Serenata
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Serenata
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Serenata is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Serenata
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Serenata
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Serenata is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Serenata
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Serenata
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Serenata
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Serenata
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Serenata
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Serenata
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Serenata is the lighter choice