Mizzle vs Rare Gray
Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color while Rare Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 52 vs 38, Mizzle will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mizzle's warm character against Rare Gray's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Mizzle vs Rare Gray in Real Spaces
3 real rooms side by side. Seeing Mizzle and Rare Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Mizzle will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rare Gray would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Mizzle will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Rare Gray would.
Color Details
Mizzle vs Rare Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and Rare Gray 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.
More Mizzle comparisons
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