Broccoli Brown vs Hazy
Broccoli Brown and Hazy come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Hue-wise, Broccoli Brown belongs to the greige-grey family and Hazy to the blue family. The 33-point LRV gap — 51 for Hazy vs 18 for Broccoli Brown — means Hazy will open up a space more effectively. Where Broccoli Brown leans warm, Hazy reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Broccoli Brown vs Hazy in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Broccoli Brown and Hazy in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Hazy returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Broccoli Brown vs Hazy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Broccoli Brown on one side and Hazy 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.