Mizzle vs Slate Violet
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Slate Violet is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Mizzle belongs to the grey family and Slate Violet to the grey-purple family. Mizzle (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Slate Violet (LRV 29), a difference of 23 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Mizzle runs warm while Slate Violet is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mizzle vs Slate Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and Slate Violet 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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