Mizzle vs Smooth Stone
Where Mizzle belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Smooth Stone is a Sherwin-Williams color. Mizzle reads as grey, while Smooth Stone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mizzle (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Smooth Stone (LRV 37), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.7, 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 Smooth Stone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mizzle on one side and Smooth Stone 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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