Sterling vs Mizzle
Sterling (Benjamin Moore) and Mizzle (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 11-point LRV gap — 62 for Sterling vs 52 for Mizzle — means Sterling will open up a space more effectively. Where Sterling leans green, Mizzle reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Sterling vs Mizzle in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Sterling 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.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Sterling reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mizzle.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Sterling returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Sterling vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sterling 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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