Mizzle vs RAL 510-5
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 510-5 is a RAL Effect color. Mizzle reads as grey, while RAL 510-5 reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mizzle (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 510-5 (LRV 16), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mizzle vs RAL 510-5 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mizzle and RAL 510-5 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Mizzle reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 510-5.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Mizzle reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 510-5.
Color Details
Mizzle vs RAL 510-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and RAL 510-5 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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