Mizzle vs RAL 770-5
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, RAL 770-5 is a RAL Effect color. Mizzle reads as grey, while RAL 770-5 reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mizzle (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 770-5 (LRV 43), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.0 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 RAL 770-5 in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Mizzle and RAL 770-5 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.
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 770-5.
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 770-5.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Mizzle reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than RAL 770-5.
Color Details
Mizzle vs RAL 770-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and RAL 770-5 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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