Mizzle vs On The Rocks
Mizzle (Farrow & Ball) and On The Rocks (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 10-point LRV gap — 62 for On The Rocks vs 52 for Mizzle — means On The Rocks will open up a space more effectively. Where Mizzle leans warm, On The Rocks reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mizzle vs On The Rocks in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Mizzle and On The Rocks 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
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. On The Rocks reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Mizzle.
Color Details
Mizzle vs On The Rocks Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and On The Rocks 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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