Buttercup Fool 5 vs Mizzle
Where Buttercup Fool 5 belongs to Dulux's range, Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Buttercup Fool 5 belongs to the beige family and Mizzle to the grey family. Buttercup Fool 5 (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Mizzle (LRV 52), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 24.2, 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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Buttercup Fool 5 vs Mizzle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttercup Fool 5 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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