Sorrel Brown vs Mizzle

Sorrel BrownBenjamin MoorevsMizzleFarrow & BallΔE 32.4Very different colors

Sorrel Brown is a Benjamin Moore color while Mizzle comes from Farrow & Ball. Sorrel Brown reads as beige-pink, while Mizzle reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 52 vs 18, Mizzle will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sorrel Brown's red character against Mizzle's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Sorrel Brown
Benjamin Moore · 1236
Hex#8E6E5F
LRV18.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1236
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball · 266
Hex#c0c2b3
LRV51.6
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number266
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sorrel Brown vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sorrel Brown 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 Sorrel Brown comparisons

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

White Dove
Sorrel Brown
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sorrel Brown
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sorrel Brown
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sorrel Brown reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Sorrel Brown
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Sorrel Brown
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sorrel Brown
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Sorrel Brown
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Sorrel Brown
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Sorrel Brown
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sorrel Brown
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Sorrel Brown
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sorrel Brown reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sorrel Brown
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sorrel Brown
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sorrel Brown reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Sorrel Brown
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Sorrel Brown
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Sorrel Brown reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Sorrel Brown
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Sorrel Brown
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Sorrel Brown
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Sorrel Brown
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Sorrel Brown
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Sorrel Brown reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Sorrel Brown
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Sorrel Brown
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Nearly identical in tone

Thames Fog
Sorrel Brown
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Sorrel Brown
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Sorrel Brown reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Sorrel Brown
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Sorrel Brown
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Sorrel Brown
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Sorrel Brown
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Sorrel Brown
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Sorrel Brown
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Sorrel Brown reads slightly lighter