Mizzle vs S 1502-Y50R
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, S 1502-Y50R is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Mizzle belongs to the grey family and S 1502-Y50R to the beige-greige family. S 1502-Y50R (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Mizzle (LRV 52), a difference of 11 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. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mizzle vs S 1502-Y50R in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Mizzle and S 1502-Y50R 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
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that S 1502-Y50R will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Mizzle would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. S 1502-Y50R reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mizzle.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. S 1502-Y50R reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mizzle.
Color Details
Mizzle vs S 1502-Y50R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and S 1502-Y50R 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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